Kiwi Blueberry Mojito
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 to 8 drinks
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Cuisine
South American, Fusion, Cuban
Kiwi Blueberry Mojito
Description
This mojito variation starts by pureeing peeled kiwi with sugar and lime juice, mixing this with rum to create a fruity base. Blueberries are crushed gently for texture. The drink can be made in a pitcher or individual glasses, layering ice, mint leaves, sliced kiwi, crushed and whole blueberries, and topping with sparkling water.
Rimming glasses with colored sugar adds an aesthetic element. Adjustments can be made to rum, sparkling water, and sugar based on preference to balance strength and sweetness. The drink’s fresh ingredients make it light and vibrant.
Ideal for gatherings, the kiwi and blueberry flavor pairs well with the mint and lime that are characteristic of mojitos. The recipe notes suggest omitting rum for a mocktail, replacing it with additional sparkling water or lemonade for a non-alcoholic alternative.
Ingredients
- 6 kiwi peeled and cut in half or quartered
- 4 kiwi peeled and sliced - to be used as garnishes
- 6 ounces Blueberry to be crushed
- 6 ounce Blueberry to be kept whole as garnishes
- ¼ cup lime juice from 1-2 limes, fresh
- sugar adjust to taste
- 4 ounce mint leaves only
- 1 ½ - 2 cups sparkling water
- 1 to 1 ½ cups rum adjust based on your preference
- ice as needed
- colored sugar blue and/or green, to decorate glass rims
Instructions
- Place the cut kiwis in a small food processor with the sugar and lime juice, pulse until you have coarse puree. Mix the kiwi puree with the rum, you can start by adding the lower amount and then adjust as you prepare the drink.
- Gently crush the first 6 ounces of blueberries using a muddler.
- You can make the mojitos in pitcher or in individual glasses.
- Moisten the rims of the glasses with a slice of lime and garnish the rims with the sugar. If you can’t find blue and/or green sugar, you can use blue/green cookie sugar sprinkles.
- To make it in a pitcher, pour the kiwi puree into the pitcher, add a layer of ice, add a good amount of mint leaves and kiwi slices. Next add a few more ice cubes, and then add the crushed blueberries, some more mint leaves and whole blueberries. Top off with the sparkling water and mix gently. Taste and add more rum, sparkling water, or sugar if needed.
- To make the drink in individual glasses, follow a similar process as for the pitcher, but add a few whole blueberries at the beginning. You can also add a slice of kiwi with the blueberries at the end.
Notes
- For a mocktail, omit rum and increase sparkling water or use sparkling lemonade instead.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 drinks
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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