Blackberry Mojito Mocktail | Fresh Mint & Blackberry Drink

This blackberry mojito mocktail is fresh, fruity, and perfect for warm weather. Sweet blackberries, fresh mint, lime juice, and sparkling water come together for a refreshing non-alcoholic drink that's easy to make and beautiful enough for parties, baby showers, or backyard gatherings.

The homemade mint simple syrup adds fresh flavor throughout the drink, and you can make it ahead of time so everything comes together in just a few minutes when you're ready to serve.

I also made a blueberry mojito and a raspberry mojito that our family loves. If you are looking for other mocktails, what about a grapefruit and mint drink? This is so cooling and refreshing!

Ingredients

• Fresh blackberries: Ripe, fresh blackberries provide the best flavor and color. Frozen blackberries work too—just thaw them first.
• Granulated sugar: Sugar sweetens both the blackberry mixture and the mint simple syrup while dissolving completely for a smooth drink.
• Fresh mint: Fresh mint is essential for a classic mojito flavor. It also makes a beautiful garnish.
• Fresh lime juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice adds bright citrus flavor and balances the sweetness of the berries.
• Sparkling water: Plain sparkling water keeps the drink light and refreshing. Club soda also works well.

How To Make

1. Start by making the mint simple syrup. Gently crush the mint leaves into the sugar with the back of a spoon to release their natural oils. Add the water and heat over medium until the sugar dissolves completely, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the syrup to cool.
2. While the syrup cools, combine the blackberries, sugar, and fresh lime juice in a bowl. Gently mash the berries until they release their juices.
3. To assemble the drink, fill a glass with ice. Spoon in a few tablespoons of the blackberry mixture, then add the mint simple syrup. Top with sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
4. Garnish with fresh blackberries, lime slices, and mint sprigs before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Make the mint simple syrup up to 5 days ahead and store it in the refrigerator.
• Fresh blackberries provide the best flavor, but thawed frozen berries work well too. Taste before serving and adjust the sweetness or lime juice to your preference.
• Add the sparkling water just before serving so it stays bubbly.
• For the best presentation, garnish each glass with fresh mint, lime slices, and a few whole blackberries

Variations

• Use sparkling lemonade instead of sparkling water for a sweeter drink.
• Swap blackberries for raspberries or blueberries.
• Add a few fresh basil leaves for a different herbal twist.
• Muddle extra mint into the glass for a stronger mint flavor.

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