Refreshing Star Spangled Blueberry Mint Mojito
A quick and easy blueberry mint mojito that combines fresh blueberries, mint, lime, rum, and soda water for a light, crisp, and festive cocktail perfect for summer gatherings and patriotic celebrations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 oz (60 ml) white rum
- 3/4 oz (22 ml) simple syrup
- 4 oz (120 ml) soda water or sparkling water
- Ice (crushed or cubed)
- Optional: blueberry garnish (whole blueberries on a skewer)
- Optional: mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Place fresh blueberries and mint leaves into a highball glass. Gently muddle for 2-3 minutes to release juices and mint oils without pulverizing.
- Add freshly squeezed lime juice and simple syrup. Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine flavors.
- Fill the glass almost to the top with crushed or cubed ice, then pour in the white rum. Stir lightly.
- Top with soda water, pouring gently to maintain fizz. Stir lightly to mix.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a few whole blueberries on top. Serve immediately with a straw or as is.
Notes
Use fresh mint leaves and freshly squeezed lime juice for best flavor. Avoid over-muddling to prevent bitterness. Crushed ice chills faster and dilutes evenly. For a non-alcoholic version, omit rum and add extra soda water or lemon-lime soda. Muddled blueberry and mint mixture can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge; add rum and soda water just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximate
- Calories: 170200
- Carbohydrates: 1520
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