The blackberry mojito mocktail is a fruity and unique twist on the classic mojito mocktail. This mocktail features blackberries, mint, and lime in a highball glass. Finally, the drink is topped off with sparkling water, which adds fizziness and bubbly texture to the mocktail.
About This Recipe
The Mojito is a popular cocktail that originated in Cuba and is often enjoyed during the summer months. It is traditionally made with fresh lime juice, fresh mint, granulated sugar, rum, and club soda. This non-alcoholic version adds a delicious blackberry flavor that pairs well with the classic citrusy flavors of mojito. All you need is a few simple ingredients, and you’ll have a refreshing non-alcoholic blackberry mojito bursting with fruity freshness.
Why You Will Love Blackberry Mojito Mocktail
- Easy to make: Mocktails are generally easy to make. They require minimal ingredients and will be ready in no time.
- Perfect for any occasion: The virgin blackberry mojito mocktail is a refreshing and versatile drink suitable for many occasions. The combination of sweet blackberries and tangy lime juice makes it a popular choice for various events and summer parties.
- Refreshing: Like classic mojito, this mojito mocktail is usually served over ice in a highball glass, making it a refreshing beverage on a summer day.
Blackberry Mojito Mocktail Ingredients
- Blackberries: You can use either fresh or frozen blackberries. If you are using frozen blackberries, let them thaw before muddling.
- Lime juice and lime wedges: Fresh lime juice gives a refreshing and citrusy flavor to the mocktail.
- Sparkling water: Adding a splash of carbonated water can provide a fizzy and refreshing element to your mocktails.
- Mint leaves: Muddling helps bring out the flavor and refreshing aroma of mint leaves.
- Simple syrup: Simple syrup is used to add a touch of sweetness to the mojito.
- Granulated sugar: Sugar adds texture and flavor.
How to Make Blackberry Mojito Mocktail
- To make this blackberry mojito mocktail, blackberries are muddled with lime juice, granulated sugar, lime wedges, and mint leaves in a glass to release their flavors.
- Add simple syrup to balance the tartness and sweetness of the mocktail.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice. Top off the glass with sparkling water or club soda.
- Using a bar spoon, give a quick and gentle stir. Garnish the drink with lime wedges and mint sprigs.
Expert Tips
- Mocktails and drinks are all about the presentation. Use stylish glassware to enhance the presentation of your mocktails. If you love fruity flavors and colorful drinks, then you should try these refreshing mocktails.
- Using fresh and seasonal fruits, herbs, and juices is the key to creating flavorful mocktails.
- Use fresh mint leaves, lime wedges, sugar rims, or fruit skewers to add visual appeal.
- Adding a splash of carbonated water, soda or Sprite provides a bubbly and refreshing element to your mocktails.
Variations
- Turn it into a mojito cocktail: Turn a blackberry mocktail into a cocktail by adding a splash of white rum to it.
- Blackberry ginger mocktail: Replace sparkling water with ginger ale for extra sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Blackberry mojito mocktail with Sprite: Sprite is a clear, lemon-lime soda that adds a refreshing and bubbly texture to the drink. To make this blueberry mojito just substitute sparkling water with the Sprite (or your preferred lemon-lime soda).
- Blackberry lemonade mojito: Replace the lime juice with freshly squeezed lemon juice for a twist on the traditional blackberry mojito.
- Non-alcoholic Basil Blackberry Mojito: Instead of using mint leaves, you can replace them with fresh basil leaves. Basil leaves add a unique twist and a layer of complexity to the drink.
FAQs
What Is a Blackberry Mojito Made Of?
A blackberry mojito is made of fresh blackberries, mint leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, and sparkling water.
How to Make a Pitcher of Blackberry Mojito Mocktail?
Simply adjust the quantities of the ingredients for the number of drinks you want to make. In a pitcher, muddle the blackberries and mint leaves together until they release their flavor and juices. Add the lime juice and simple syrup to the pitcher and stir well to combine. Add ice cubes to the pitcher to keep the drink cold.
Pour the sparkling water or club soda into the pitcher and gently stir to mix all the ingredients. Taste the mocktail and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more simple syrup or lime juice, if desired. Serve the virgin blackberry mojito by pouring it into individual glasses filled with ice. Garnish with mint sprigs and lime slices.
What Can I Use Instead of Sparkling Water?
Depending on your preference replace sparkling water with club soda, plain water, lemon-lime soda, or ginger ale.
What Is Simple Syrup?
Simple syrup is a commonly used sweetener in various cocktails, mocktails, and cold drinks. It’s made by simmering equal parts of sugar and water.
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Virgin Blackberry Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients
- 6 blackberries plus more for garnish
- 6 fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1/2 lime cut into wedges
- 4-6 ounces sparkling water
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp simple syrup
- crushed ice
Instructions
- To make this blackberry mojito mocktail, blackberries are muddled with lime juice, granulated sugar, lime wedges, and mint leaves in a glass to release their flavors.
- Add simple syrup to balance the tartness and sweetness of the mocktail.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice. Top off the glass with sparkling water or club soda.
- Using a bar spoon, give a quick and gentle stir. Garnish the drink with lime wedges and mint sprigs.
