Hidden Cocktails (Summer Edition): Blackberry Mojito

With the summer heat bearing down on us, a refreshing drink can be a blessing. It's important to find the perfect drink to pair with our picnics, backyard barbecues, and beachside adventures. Discovering something that's delicious, sweet, and refreshing will make you welcome at any summertime hang out. This week we've found the Blackberry Mojito.

Blackberry Mojito

This cocktail is refreshing in a way that's perfect for the summer months. It's perfect for those afternoons with family in the backyard. It's a little sweet, a little tart, and a little fruity - somehow the perfect balance you didn't know you were missing.

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup of blackberries
  • fresh mint leaves (roughly a handful)
  • 2 limes
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of light rum
  • Crushed ice
  • Club soda
Instructions:
  1. Juice the 2 limes and set aside
  2. Muddle the blackberries and set aside
  3. Put the mint leaves at the bottom of the glasses
  4. Divide the blackberry mixture between the glasses
  5. Add rum, sugar, and lime juice and stir
  6. Top off with crushed ice
  7. Add club soda
  8. Garnish with mint leaves and blackberries

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