Blueberry mojito
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 min
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
314 kcal
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Course
Drinks
Blueberry mojito
Description
The Blueberry Mojito is a refreshing cocktail built by muddling fresh mint leaves with blueberries, lime juice, and sugar syrup to release vibrant flavors. Adding white rum completes its base, while soda water adds effervescence and lightness. The muddling technique gently crushes the mint and blueberries, extracting their essence without overwhelming bitterness. Garnishing with additional mint, lime slices, and blueberries enhances its visual appeal and aroma.
This drink provides a balance of tartness from lime, sweetness from syrup and blueberries, and herbal notes from mint, making it a nuanced yet approachable cocktail. The ice chills and dilutes it gently, refreshing the palate.
Serve the Blueberry Mojito in a tall glass to showcase its colorful ingredients, making it suitable for casual entertaining or relaxing at home. Its fresh ingredients and moderate alcohol make it a pleasant choice for spring or summer occasions.
Ingredients
For the blueberry mojito:
- mint leaves small handful
- 20 blueberries
- lime juice from 1
- 60 ml sugar syrup 0.25 cup
- 60 ml white rum 0.25 cup
- ice
- soda water to taste
To garnish
- mint leaves
- lime slices
- blueberries extra
Instructions
- Combine the mint, blueberries, lime juice and sugar syrup in a glass and crush the mint leaves as you mix.
- Then stir in the rum.
- Top with some ice and soda water before garnishing with mint, lime slices and extra blueberries.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.