Enjoy Some Summer Sips With This Blackberry Mojito

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Blackberry Mojito Cocktail

This cocktail recipe is a new twist on a classic cocktail, incorporating the sweet flavors of blackberry with the citrus of a mojito. This blackberry mojito is easy and great for parties.
Servings: 1 drink

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Mint Leaves
  • 1 splash Soda Water
  • 1/2 lime Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
  • 2 oz. Rum
  • 2 oz. Fresh Blackberry Juice (1 pint blackberries and 1/2 cup water)

Method
 

  1. For blackberry juice, you can buy from the store but it's recommended to make your own. Place water and a pint of blackberries in a blender and blend into a puree. Strain the juice through a cheesecloth or fine mesh sieve and discard pulp.
  2. In a glass add lime juice, mint leaves, a lime rind, and a splash of soda water.
  3. Gently muddle in glass to release the mint flavor.
  4. Fill the glass with ice, then add blackberry juice and 2 oz. rum.
  5. Add a splash of soda water and stir to mix the cocktail.
  6. Garnish with a mint sprig, lime wedge, and blackberries as desired.
  7. Serve and enjoy responsibly!

Notes

This recipe is for a single cocktail but can easily be multiplied for more servings. You can also make a pitcher for a party and use cocktail umbrellas as skewers for the garnishes. 
B. Hugo

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