There is nothing like a cold, refreshing drink on a hot day! Which is why I’m loving this twist on the classic mojito right now. Blueberries are such a perfect summer fruit, and they go so well with the mint and the lime that I know I’m going to be enjoying this blueberry mojito all summer long.
When I was thinking about what sort of cocktail to make for June, I knew I wanted blueberries and I wanted something quick to make. While I enjoy making syrups and sauces to use in cocktails, like my Hot Apple Pie Bourbon Cocktail and my Strawberry and Lime Vodka Collins, like most of you I don’t always think ahead.
One thing I love about this drink is that the only ingredient I have to make sure I have in the house is the blueberries, and I frequently do have some on hand this time of year, since the price is good and I want to enjoy as much summer fruit as possible while it’s in season. It’s always so much better when it didn’t have to travel around the world to get to me! Once I have the blueberries, I’m good to go. 🙂 Limes I keep in my crisper. Rum is in the liquor cabinet.
And mint. I planted a mint plant years ago. Now I will never run out of mint in the summer. Seriously, if I – with my black thumb – am overrun with mint, then you only need a patch of ground and a mint plant. Mint, oregano, chives, sage, thyme, and sorrel are a few of the herbs which will keep coming back year after year.
While my recipe is only for two drinks, it can be scaled up easily. This is a great drink to have in a pitcher at a summer cookout! Mash up the blueberries and the mint, mix it with the rum and the lime juice and the sweetener, and strain it into the pitcher. Add ice and soda water and you have a drink for a crowd.
– Happy Drinking, Annemarie
Fresh Blueberry Mojito
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 8-10 mint leaves
- 1 oz agave syrup
- 1 oz lime juice
- 3 oz rum
- 4 oz soda water, approximately
- ice
Instructions
- Pour the blueberries into a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler (or the end of a wooden spoon), muddle the blueberries until they are thoroughly broken up and have released their juices.
- Add the mint and gently press on them, giving them a single twist.
- Add agave syrup, lime juice, and rum. Shake well.
- Strain the drink into two ice-filled glasses and top with soda water.
- Give the drink a stir and garnish with lime slices, extra blueberries, and mint leaves if desired.
Yum Girl says
Hi AnneMarie! It’s Kelli from YG – do you have an Instagram account? If so, would you please follow us so we may follow you back and tag you when we promote your posts on there. You take such lovely photos and if I could promote your posts on Instagram because I just know one of the big online or print magazines that follow us would pick one up to feature now and then………..but you have to have access to instagram in order to respond to any requests he may get. Thanks, Kelli!
justalittlebitofbacon says
Hi! Thanks for thinking of me, but I do not have an instagram account. If I get one in the future, I will certainly follow you there.
Matt @ Plating Pixels says
I need to try these at home more. Love that well lit photos too! Pinning!
justalittlebitofbacon says
Thank you for the pin! And they are so easy to make that you really should make them more often.
Kylee says
I am ALL about mojitos. However I can get em! This looks like a terrific version, and one that everyone would love. What a great idea 🙂
justalittlebitofbacon says
Thanks! And I’m with you on mojitos. 🙂
Lucy says
I have a black thumb, too, but my mint is thriving! This cocktail looks so refreshing and perfect for summer. I love anything with blueberries. Can’t wait to try it!
justalittlebitofbacon says
Black thumb havers unite. 🙂 I love having mint in my garden since it’s so hard to kill and tasty as well.
safira says
This looks delicious and refreshing!
justalittlebitofbacon says
Thank you! I love it on a hot day.
The Food Hunter says
I could sip on this all day long
justalittlebitofbacon says
Thanks! 🙂