Description
Refreshing blueberry mojito cocktails blend Caribbean rum with juicy muddled blueberries and crisp mint leaves. Cocktail enthusiasts will savor this cool, sophisticated summer drink that promises pure mixology magic in each sparkling glass.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (118 milliliters) rum
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh blueberries
- 10 fresh mint leaves
Sweeteners:
- 2 teaspoons (8 grams) white sugar
Liquid and Garnish:
- 6 ounces (177 milliliters) club soda
- Juice of 2 limes
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Crush fresh blueberries into a silky puree using a muddler or blender, creating a vibrant purple base for the cocktail.
- Gently bruise mint leaves with sugar in a mixing glass, releasing aromatic oils and creating a fragrant foundation.
- Pour rum and freshly squeezed lime juice into the mint-sugar mixture, blending the flavors smoothly.
- Incorporate the blueberry puree into the liquid, stirring until fully integrated and creating a rich, deep color.
- Fill serving glasses with crushed ice, then carefully pour the cocktail mixture over the top.
- Top with chilled club soda, adding a sparkling effervescence to the drink.
- Delicately mix the cocktail to ensure even distribution of flavors and temperature.
- Embellish the glass rim with additional whole blueberries, fresh mint sprigs, and lime wedges for a visually stunning presentation.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet blueberries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in your mojito.
- Gently muddle mint leaves to release essential oils without turning them bitter or bruised.
- Use white rum for a cleaner taste, or experiment with aged rum for deeper caramel undertones.
- Swap sugar with honey or agave nectar for a different sweetness profile and dietary flexibility.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 143 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg