Description
Refreshing blueberry mojitos bring Caribbean cocktail magic to summer gatherings. Mint leaves and fresh blueberries dance together with rum, creating a cool, delightful drink you’ll savor sip by sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 mL) white rum
- ⅓ cup (80 mL) fresh blueberries
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- ½ lime
- 2 tsps (10 mL) sugar or simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Club soda or sparkling water
- Lime slices
- Mint sprigs
- Extra blueberries
Instructions
- Preparation: Artfully arrange blueberries, mint leaves, lime wedges, and sweetener in a robust cocktail glass, setting the foundation for a vibrant mojito experience.
- Muddling: Expertly press and twist the ingredients using a muddler, unleashing the blueberries’ rich purple essence and releasing the mint’s fragrant oils while incorporating the citrus and sweetener.
- Rum Infusion: Pour crisp white rum into the glass, gently stirring to harmonize the muddled components and establish a dynamic flavor base.
- Chilling and Carbonation: Fill the glass with abundant ice, then top with effervescent club soda, creating a frosty, sparkling texture that elevates the cocktail’s refreshing character.
- Garnishing: Enhance the presentation with additional whole blueberries, delicate lime slices, and a pristine mint sprig, transforming the mojito into a visually stunning and aromatic libation.
Notes
- Choose Ripe Blueberries: Select plump, deep-colored blueberries for maximum flavor and juice extraction, ensuring a rich, vibrant cocktail base.
- Muddle Gently: Press ingredients softly to release essential oils and juices without crushing mint leaves or breaking blueberry skins completely, maintaining a delicate flavor balance.
- Rum Selection Matters: Use high-quality white rum with clean, crisp notes to complement the fruity and herbal elements without overpowering the drink’s subtle nuances.
- Chill for Perfection: Allow cocktail ingredients to rest briefly after muddling, letting flavors meld and intensify before adding ice and soda, creating a more harmonious taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg