Blackberry Ginger Mojito
This blackberry ginger mojito made with fresh blackberries and a blackberry and ginger-infused simple syrup puts a fruity and invigorating spin on a classic mojito cocktail!
Servings: 1
Calories: 222kcal
Equipment
- Cocktail muddler (or a similar tool for muddling ingredients)
- Strainer
- Cocktail shaker
Ingredients
Blackberry Ginger Simple Syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 14 fresh blackberries
- fresh ginger knob (1.5 inches / 3.5 cm), peeled and grated
Blackberry Ginger Mojito
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 2 fresh blackberries (plus more for garnish)
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ½ ounces white rum
- 1 ½ ounces blackberry ginger simple syrup
- ice cubes
- club soda
- lime wheel or wedge, for garnish
- mint sprig, for garnish
Instructions
Make the simple syrup.
- In a small saucepan combine sugar, water, blackberries, and grated ginger. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Use a muddler or other tool to crush the blackberries.
- Strain the syrup into a glass jar and let cool to room temperature.
Make the cocktail.
- Add mint leaves and blackberries to a cocktail shaker with lime juice. Muddle the berries and mint.
- Add rum, simple syrup, and ice cubes. Shake until well blended.
- Fill glass with ice cubes and strain cocktail into glass.
- Top off with club soda (leaving a little bit of room in the glass for garnishes). Gently stir the drink just to blend without losing the carbonation.
- Add lime wheel or wedge, mint sprig, and fresh blackberry garnish. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Mojitos should be enjoyed immediately, but blackberry ginger simple syrup can be stored in a sealed glass jar in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg
