Description
Refreshing blueberry mojitos bring Caribbean cocktail magic to summer gatherings. Cool mint and sweet blueberry notes dance with rum, creating a perfect poolside companion for relaxing afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) white rum
- ⅓ cup fresh blueberries
- ½ lime (cut into wedges)
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 2 tsps sugar or simple syrup
- Club soda or sparkling water (to top off the drink)
- Ice cubes
- Extra blueberries (for garnish)
- Lime slices
- Mint sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Pile ripe blueberries into a sturdy glass, releasing their deep purple essence, and gently tear fresh mint leaves directly over the fruit to create an aromatic foundation.
- Enhance Flavor Profile: Squeeze vibrant lime wedges into the glass, allowing their citrusy notes to intermingle with blueberries and mint, then introduce granulated sugar or simple syrup to amplify the natural sweetness.
- Extract Essence: Employ a muddler or the back of a robust spoon to delicately press and twist, coaxing out the blueberries’ rich juices and mint’s essential oils without completely pulverizing the delicate ingredients.
- Infuse Cocktail: Observe the transformation as the mixture develops a deep purplish liquid with mint flecks and crushed berries, creating a visually captivating and flavorful base.
Notes
- Maximize Berry Flavor: Choose ripe, in-season blueberries for the most intense and sweet flavor profile, ensuring a vibrant cocktail experience.
- Gentle Muddling Technique: Press ingredients softly to release essential oils and juices without turning berries into a complete pulp, maintaining texture and visual appeal.
- Adjust Sweetness Strategically: Experiment with honey or agave as alternative sweeteners for different dietary preferences or to add unique flavor dimensions.
- Garnish for Elevation: Finish with fresh mint sprigs and whole blueberries to enhance presentation and provide an extra aromatic and visual layer to the cocktail.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg