Blackberry Mojito

A fun twist for our mojito lovers.
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 20 Min
Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 1 lime, zested

• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, divided

• 1-2 limes cut into slices

• White rum

• Blackberries

• Ice

• Club Soda

Directions

Step 1. 

Make simple syrup. Boil 1 cup of water with 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved.

Step 2. 

Remove simple syrup from the heat and stir in your lime zest with the 1/4 cup mint leaves. Cool to room temperature, strain, and refrigerate.

Step 3.

When ready to serve, place 2-3 blackberries into the bottom of a cocktail glass with 2 mint leaves. Squeeze 1 lime wedge into your glass and muddle with the back of a spoon.

Step 4.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of your mint lime syrup.

Step 5.

Top with ice, 1 shot of rum, and club soda.