Blackberry Mojito

Blackberry Mojito

Prep Time: 10 Minutes Chill Time: 30 minutes Servings: 1

Ingredient

6-8 Fresh ripe plump blackberries rinse and dry

4 fresh mint leaves rinse and dry

1.5 oz simple syrup (½ c sugar & ½ water)

¾ oz lime juice

¼ c chilled club soda

1.5 oz white rum

1 c ice

Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint and fresh whole blackberries

Instructions

Rinse and dry 6-8 fresh blackberries and 4 mint leaves.

In a small kettle, make a simple syrup by heating ½ cup of sugar and ½ cup of water, whisking until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool before making the drink.

In a shaker, add the rinsed blackberries, mint leaves, 1.5 oz of simple syrup, and ¾ oz of lime juice. Muddle gently to release the essential oils of the mint.

Add 1.5 oz of white rum and ¼ cup of chilled club soda to the shaker. Stir gently.

Strain the mixture into chilled stemware.

Add 1 cup of ice and garnish with a fresh sprig of mint and whole blackberries.

Serve and enjoy.