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Blackberry Basil Mojitos (naturally sweetened)

Blackberry Basil Mojitos are fresh, herby, tangy, and perfectly sweet for a healthier cocktail recipe!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 Cocktails
Calories: 150 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Blackberry Simple Syrup:
  • 2 pints blackberries plus more for serving
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup basil leaves chopped, optional
Blackberry Basil Mojitos
  • 1-½ ounces white rum
  • 3 leaves basil
  • blackberries
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons blackberry syrup recipe above
  • cup sparkling water about ½ per mojito
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

Prepare the Simple Syrup:
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  1. Add the blackberries, water, and pure maple syrup to a saucepan. Cover, and bring to a full boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, uncover, and simmer until blackberries turn bright pink and the mixture is very fragrant, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove mixture from heat, add the basil, and replace the cover. Allow saucepan to sit for 5 minutes for the flavors to infuse.
  2. Strain the blackberry mixture into a jar (I like using a small fine mesh strainer), and push the blackberry and basil pulp against the strainer with a spoon or fork to maximize the amount of syrup (and flavor) you get out. Discard the blackberry and basil pulp. Refrigerate the syrup until ready to use (note: if you’d like to reduce the syrup further until it’s thick, simply cook it longer on the stove top before refrigerating. This is certainly an option, although it isn’t necessary).
Prepare the Mojitos:
  1. Add desired amount of fresh blackberries and chopped basil to each glass, then fill with ice. Pour 1-½ ounces of white rum into each glass, followed by 1 ounce of lime juice and 3 to 4 tablespoons (to taste) of blackberry syrup. Fill the remainder of each glass with sparkling water (or soda water), stir, and garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cocktail Calories 150kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Cocktails

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cocktail
Calories 150kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.