Blueberry Mojito Cocktail

CATEGORY

Drinks

SERVINGS

1

PREP TIME

15 minutes

CALORIES

160

This beautiful drink will take the classic Mojito to a whole new level. With homemade blueberry syrup, you will impress anyone who gets to try this cocktail!

Author:
Pit Barrel Cooker Co.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 oz. dry gin

• 0.5 oz rosemary simply syrup

• 3 oz. lemonade

• Slices of lemon to your liking

HOMEMADE ROSEMARY SYRUP

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 5 sprigs rosemary

DIRECTIONS

BLUEBERRY MOJITO COCKTAIL

1. In cocktail shaker, muddle the blueberry syrup, lime juice and mint

2. Add rum and fill with ice

3. Shake for 30 seconds and strain the cocktail into a pint glass or mason jar filled half-way with ice

4. Drop in your blueberries for garnish

5. Top off with club soda and add more ice if necessary

HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY SYRUP

1. In a medium sauce-pan bring water, sugar and blueberries to a boil. Stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.

2. Allow sauce to cool before putting in a blender.

3. Blend well so that there are no bits and pieces are in the syrup. You may add a little more water here to reduce the thickness of the syrup

4. Store in the refrigerator to cool. Take out of refrigerator 5-10 minutes before using in the cocktail.