These super fresh and delicious Blackberry Mojitos are the perfect simple mixed drink for the summer!
The weather has been just perfect here lately and I've been soaking up as much sun and warmth as I can. Knowing that summer doesn't last forever in Michigan, you definitely don't want to waste one single day! I've been spending a lot of time in my backyard and on my deck, and I've been grilling as much as possible. And of course while I'm lounging on the deck I've got a drink in my hand, and these Blackberry Mojitos are my new favorite!
I love to take the fresh produce I find at my local farmers market and use it for light and delicious dishes and drinks. I picked up a ton of fresh berries recently and decided that the blackberries would be perfect in my favorite drink - a mojito! I love the combination of lime and mint, and adding sweet blackberries to the mix gives it the perfect summery touch.
Raspberries would also be delicious, in place of the blackberries, or you could add a little of both. These mojitos consist of just a few simple ingredients, plus they take just minutes to make. They are perfect to serve to guests or just for you when you need a little cocktail! Today my #SundaySupper friends are sharing their favorite Simple Mixed Drinks too, so be sure to check them all out at the bottom of this post!
Author: Sarah Bates | The Chef Next Door
Serves 2
Ingredients:
1/2 cup fresh blackberries
6 fresh mint leaves
2 limes
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup silver rum
Club soda
In two cocktail glasses, divide the blackberries, mint and sugar equally. Squeeze the juice of half of a lime into each glass, followed by 1/4 cup of rum to each.
Muddle the mixture together, breaking up the berries and crushing the mint.
Add ice to each glass and top with club soda, then stir to combine. Add lime slices for garnish.
#SundaySupper Simple Mixed Drinks:
Classics with a Twist
- Blackberry Gin Mule by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Boozy Rootbeer Float by My Life Cookbook
- Classic Long Island Iced Tea by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Frozen Banana Daiquiri by Restless Chipotle
- Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Pimm’s Cup by Sew You Think You Can Cook
- Spiked Arnold Palmer Cocktails by Hardly A Goddess
- St. Germain Gin and Tonic Cocktail by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Make Mine a Mocktail
- Dreamsicle Mocktail by The Freshman Cook
- Watermelon Mint Mocktail by Bites of Wellness
Simply Different
- Florida Cider Caipirinha by Gourmet Everyday
- Raspberry Lemon Blush by Our Good Life
- Screwmosa Cocktail by Food Lust People Love
- Skip and Go Naked by Positively Stacey
- Spiked Spa Water by Simple and Savory
Tasty and Tropical
- Blackberry Mojitos by The Chef Next Door
- Fresh Cherry Margaritas by The Crumby Cupcake
- Frozen Peach Margaritas by Pies and Plots
- Perfect Pina Colada by My Imperfect Kitchen
- Pineapple Margaritas by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Prickly Pear Margarita by Palatable Pastime
- Strawberry Sunset Lemon Drop by Soulfully Made
Very Vino
- Boozy Watermelon Slushies by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Cantaloupe Wine Slushie by Family Around the Table
- Cava Sangria by Caroline’s Cooking
- Easy Red Wine Sangria with Spiced Peaches by Cricket’s Confections
- Pink Lemonade Sangria by Baking Sense
- Raspberry Lemonade Sparkler by My Blissful Mess
- Sparkling Chambord Sangria by Books n’ Cooks
- Watermelon Sangria by A Mind Full Mom
For even more inspiration check out these Simple Mixed Drinks for a Refreshing Summer by Sunday Supper Movement
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