Blackberry Mojitos
A twist on the classic cocktail, this version has the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavours.
How long will it take?
15 minutes, plus chilling time
What’s the serving size?
Serves 2
What do I need?
- 1 ¼ cups blackberries, divided, plus extra for garnish
- 1/3 cup caster sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- Juice of 1 lime
- 10 mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 120 mL white rum
- Ice
- Soda water
- Lime rounds, to garnish
How do I make it?
- Make blackberry syrup by adding 1 cup of blackberries to a saucepan with caster sugar and 2 tbsp water. Cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently, and using the spoon to mash up the blackberries. Cook until the mixture has thickened, then strain through a mesh strainer. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prepare Mojitos by adding remaining ¼ cup blackberries to a cocktail shaker with blackberry syrup, lime juice, and mint leaves. Muddle, then add rum and some ice. Shake well, then strain mixture into glasses. Top glasses with soda water, garnish with blackberries, mint and lime and serve.
