Channel your inner mixologist and try this refreshing and delicious Blueberry Cherry Mojito! Sweetened with fresh blueberries and cherries, this mojito is amazing and perfect for summer!
Blueberry Cherry Mojito
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries + some for garnish if desired
- ⅓ cup fresh cherries, pitted and cut in half
- 10 fresh mint leaves + more for garnish
- 3 teaspoons sugar, split
- 6 ounces white rum, split
- juice from 1 lime
- ¾ teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Pure Lemon Extract, split
- 6 ounces club soda, split
- Ice cubes
- lime wedges for garnish
Preparation
- Divide blueberries and cherries evenly into 3 tall, sturdy glasses. Use a muddler to crush the blueberries and cherries. Add in a few mint leaves and 1 teaspoon of sugar into each glass. Use the muddler again to gently crush the mint leaves.
- Stir in 2 ounces of rum, a squeeze of fresh lime juice and about a ¼ teaspoon of the Nielsen-Massey Pure Lemon Extract evenly into each glass. Pour in the club soda and add some ice cubes. Stir, taste and add more sugar if desired. Garnish with extra blueberries, a lime wedge and some more mint if desired.
Recipe Tags
I made my mojitos directly in each glass for more flavor but you can certainly use a cocktail shaker or pitcher.
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