Description

It’s hard to improve on the classic mojito. But adding fresh blackberries brings a rich complexity and a nice balance of flavors. Be sure to muddle the mint leaves gently to prevent any bitterness. A wooden spoon can be used in place of a muddler.

  • 12 Large mint leaves
  • 4 Teaspoons sugar
  • 1-2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 15 Driscoll's Blackberries
  • 1/2 Cup seltzer water or club soda
  • 2 Ounces (about 1/4 cup) white rum
  • Ice
  • 1 Lime wheel
  1. PLACE 12 large mint leaves into a tall glass.
  2. ADD 4 teaspoons sugar.
  3. ADD 1 – 2 tablespoons lime juice.
  4. MASH gently with a muddler or spoon until mint is wilted and most of the sugar is dissolved.
  5. SET ASIDE mint mixture.
  6. PLACE 12 blackberries into a small bowl.
  7. MASH with a large spoon or potato masher.
  8. PRESS blackberry puree through a fine mesh strainer and DISCARD seeds.
  9. ADD blackberry puree to mint mixture.
  10. ADD 1/2 cup seltzer water or club soda.
  11. ADD 2 ounces (about 1/4 cup) white rum.
  12. STIR well.
  13. ADD ice.
  14. GARNISH with 1 lime wheel and additional whole blackberries.
  15. SERVE immediately.
Calories 232
Total Fat 0.37 g
Saturated Fat 0.01 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 31 mg
Total Carbohydrates 26.42 g
Dietary Fiber 3.99 g
Protein 1.14 g