Blueberry Mojito – Barefoot in the kitchen

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Get ready for a delicious combination of fresh fruit and cool mint in this blueberry mojito recipe. You will be hooked from the first sip!

The fresh ingredients for this blueberry mojito are displayed on a small cheese board, with a blue and white towel in the background

Blueberry Mojito

These cocktails are perfect for sipping at a party or relaxing on the porch with friends on a warm summer evening. For me, a blueberry mojito is simply summer in a glass.

After living in one of the trendiest cities in the US for a very long time, mojitos have become a favorite almost year-round. But the blueberry mojito puts a twist on the classic drink.

Blueberries have a distinct flavor that starts off sweet but leaves a lingering spiciness. Flavor varies depending on how ripe the berries are, with riper blueberries tending to be sweeter.

But I love the way the sweetness of the blended blueberries balances the zesty citrus of the lime juice in this drink. This recipe is so good it makes it harder to appreciate the drinks being made outside of your kitchen.

Ice cubes are visible in this pink cocktail with blueberries, mint, lime juice and rum.

Blueberry Mojito Recipe

  • fresh mint leaves
  • fresh or frozen blueberries
  • lime juice
  • simple syrup
  • white or light rum
  • ice cream and lemonade
Blueberries are piled high in a small glass bowl surrounded by the other ingredients for this cocktail, including lime juice, simple syrup, mint leaves, and fresh limes

How to make a blueberry mojito

Start by mixing together the mint, blueberries, and lime juice in a small pitcher or mason jar. Use a pestle (love this one!) to mash the mint and berries into the lime juice.

Then add the simple syrup and rum. Add the ice and stir or shake to mix.

Fill each glass halfway with ice and divide the mojito mixture between them. If you want to remove the mint and berry pieces, pour the drink through a strainer. Top up with lemonade and garnish with mint and blueberries, if you like.

On this cutting board, a blueberry mojito is garnished with mint leaves and a lime wedge, surrounded by blueberries, lime wedges and mint leaves

Homemade simple syrup

It’s really easy to make simple syrup yourself. Simply add equal parts water and sugar to a glass and shake until the sugar has dissolved. It only takes a few minutes.

Homemade simple syrup is much thinner than store-bought syrup and mixes easily into cocktails. And it keeps for weeks in the fridge.

You can use bottled lime juice for these mojitos, but I highly recommend cutting fresh limes in half and squeezing them with a hand press for the best flavor. The little extra effort is definitely worth it.

A top down shot of a blueberry mojito garnished with mint leaves and a lime wedge, on this cutting board, surrounded by blueberries, lime wedges and mint leaves

Blueberry Mint Mojito

If you’re a fan of the Blueberry Mint Mojito, I have good news. I have many other great cocktails to try! This recipe always makes a perfect mojito – the classic, refreshing experience.

Or give yourself a tropical twist with these pineapple mojitos. For a unique herbal kick, try these basil mojitos.

And for those sadly out of rum, this whiskey hit is a must. And these watermelon margaritas will make your next party unforgettable.

Now I’m taking a break and sipping this cocktail on the porch with a slice of this amazing Lemon Blueberry Bread.

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Servings: 2 Portions depending on size

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  • Combine mint, blueberries, and lime juice in a small pitcher or mason jar. Muddle the mint and berries in the lime juice with a pestle.

  • Add sugar syrup and rum. Add 1 cup of ice and stir well or shake to mix and cool. Then fill each glass halfway with ice and divide the mojito mixture between them.

  • Top each glass with lemonade and garnish with mint and blueberries, if desired.

Note: To make simple syrup, combine ½ cup of water and ½ Put a glass of white sugar in a glass and shake until the sugar has dissolved. It should only take a few minutes.
The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks. The syrup is much thinner than traditional plain syrup and mixes easily with drinks.
If you don’t like the crushed mint leaves and berries in your drink, I recommend pouring the drinks into each glass through a small strainer.

Calories: 176kcal · Carbohydrates: 23G · Protein: 1G · Fat: 0.2G · Saturated Fatty Acids: 0.03G · Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1G · Monounsaturated fatty acids: 0.01G · Sodium: 33mg · Potassium: 130mg · Fiber: 1G · Sugar: 18G · Vitamin A: 279IU · Vitamin C: 22mg · Calcium: 36mg · Iron: 1mg

A top down photo of a glass with a lovely pink blueberry mojito garnished with mint leaves. The image is overlaid with white writing that reads: "Blueberry MOJITOS"

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