Easy Blackberry Mojitos

Easy Blackberry Mojitos

Blackberries begin to ripen in early summer, and as the warm days go on they become more and more bountiful. We have picked blackberries several times and once the kids eat their fill, I always make certain to freeze several portions so that we have them later in the summer as well. Blackberries work well in many recipes. They bake as well as they freeze and can also be used to make a delicious jam. Blackberries are sweet with strong, tart overtones making them taste a little sharper than raspberries. Take advantage of their presence during these hot months by using them in a refreshing mojito or a blackberry mojito pitcher. For a non alcoholic version of this recipe, omit the rum and add extra blackberries to each glass. We hope that you love our Easy Blackberry Mojitos.

Blackberry Mojito Pitcher

Ingredients for the Blackberry Mojitos

• 3 cups fresh blackberries
• ice as needed
• 4 shots rum (1 1/2 ounces each)
• simple syrup
• soda water as needed
• mint (12-14 leaves per drink plus 2 to garnish)
• 3 limes, quartered (2 quarters per drink plus one to squeeze on top as garnish)

Directions for the Blackberry Mojito Pitcher

1. Sprinkle blackberries in the bottom of four glasses, then muddle or smash them with the back of a fork to extract their juice. Alternately use a large glass pitcher and add all ingredients. 

2. Add 4-5 mint leaves by breaking them up to release the mint oil and muddle them as well along with a tablespoon of simple syrup. Gently muddle the mint. Add two lime wedges and muddle them.

NOTE: Proper muddling of your mint is the key to a flavorful minty drink or one that tastes like grass.

3. Fill each glass with ice, then add a shot of rum in each.

4. Mix well by using a mixing cup or another glass. Pour the mixture back and forth a few times to fully mix the ingredients.

5. Top the glasses with soda water, and garnish with mint and lime quarters before serving.

NOTE: You can play around with these ingredients to make a mojito that is perfect for you. For instance, I prefer less sugar so I use a teaspoon but when I make them for parties, I use a tablespoon.

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This fresh blackberry mojito is a simple cocktail to make, but it is also very refreshing and delicious. The key to making a good mojito is to use fresh ingredients and to muddle the mint leaves well. The mojito is typically served over ice, and it can be garnished with a lime wedge or a sprig of mint. We hope that you enjoyed this Easy Blackberry Mojitos recipe. Consider making them into a blackberry mojito pitcher. 

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Blackberry Mojito Recipe

Ingredients:

• cups fresh blackberries
• ice as needed
• 4 shots rum (1 1/2 ounces each)
• simple syrup
• soda water as needed
• mint (10 leaves per drink plus 2 to garnish)
• 3 limes, quartered (2 quarters per drink plus one to squeeze on top as garnish)

Directions:

Sprinkle blackberries in the bottom of four glasses, then muddle or smash them with the back of a fork to extract their juice.

2. Add 4-5 mint leaves by breaking them up to release the mint oil and muddle them as well along with a tablespoon of simple syrup. Gently muddle the mint. Add two lime wedges and muddle them.

3. Fill each glass with ice, then add a shot of rum in each.

4. Mix well by using a mixing cup or another glass. Pour the mixture back and forth a few times to fully mix the ingredients.

5. Top the glasses with soda water, and garnish with mint and lime quarters before serving.

NOTE: Proper muddling of your mint is the key to a flavorful minty drink or one that tastes like grass.

NOTE: You can play around with these ingredients to make a mojito that is perfect for you. For instance, I prefer less sugar so I use a teaspoon but when I make them for parties, I use a tablespoon.

History of the Mojito

The mojito is a classic cocktail that is believed to have originated in Cuba in the 16th century. The exact origins of the mojito are unknown, but there are several theories about how it came to be.

One theory is that the mojito was created by African slaves who were working in the Cuban sugar cane fields. The slaves would mix together rum, sugar, lime juice, and mint to create a refreshing drink that helped them to cool off in the hot weather. Another theory is that the mojito was created by Spanish sailors who were stationed in Cuba. The sailors would mix together rum, sugar, lime juice, and mint to create a drink that helped to prevent them from getting sick from the tropical diseases that were common in Cuba.

The mojito quickly became a popular drink in Cuba, and it was eventually introduced to other parts of the world. The mojito became especially popular in the United States in the 1990s, and it is now one of the most popular cocktails in the world.

How do I know if mint leaves are fresh?

There are a few things you can look for to tell if mint leaves are fresh. First, the leaves should be bright green in color and free of any brown or yellow spots. Second, the leaves should be firm and crisp, not wilted or soft. Third, the leaves should have a strong, minty aroma. If any of these things are not present, the mint leaves are probably not fresh.

Here are some additional tips for choosing fresh mint leaves:

• Choose mint leaves that are free of dirt or debris.
• Avoid mint leaves that are bruised or damaged.
• Choose mint leaves that are plump and full.
• Choose mint leaves that have a strong, minty aroma.

If you are not sure if mint leaves are fresh, you can always smell them. Fresh mint leaves should have a strong, minty aroma. If the leaves do not have a strong aroma, they are probably not fresh.

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Do you have to use rum in a mojito? 

No, you do not have to use rum in a mojito but it truly is the actual recipe of the mojito as in the original mojito recipe. I prefer a better rum and always buy the best rum that I can afford. I use Tito's  You can substitute any type of liquor that you like, such as vodka, tequila, or gin. You can also make a virgin mojito by simply omitting the liquor altogether.

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What's in a virgin mojito? How do I make a virgin mojito?

Here is a recipe for a virgin mojito:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup simple syrup
• 4 cups club soda
• Lime wedges, for garnish
• Mint sprigs, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle the mint leaves in the bottom of a highball glass.
2. Add the lime juice, simple syrup, and club soda.
3. Stir to combine.
4. Fill the glass with ice.
5. Garnish with lime wedges and mint sprigs.

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