Wicked Berry Mojito
A vibrant mojito variation bursting with fresh blackberries, mint, and a hint of vanilla for a popular twist on a classic Cuban refresher. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- 6 pieces fresh blackberries
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz club soda
- 2 drops vanilla extract
- enough to fill glass crushed ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a sturdy mixing glass, muddle 6 fresh blackberries with 10 fresh mint leaves and 0.75 oz simple syrup until the berries are broken down and mint is fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz white rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 2 drops vanilla extract.
- Step 3: Fill the glass with crushed ice to the top and stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and integrate flavors.
- Step 4: Pour the mixture into a tall Collins glass filled with crushed ice.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir lightly.
- Step 6: Garnish with a sprig of mint and 2 blackberries skewered on a cocktail pick.






