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    Refreshing and Delicious Blueberry Mojitos

    Published: Apr 11, 2020 · Updated: Sep 5, 2023 by Katy McAvoy

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    Blueberry mojitos are a fun summer twist on a refreshing rum cocktail. This traditional Cuban drink gets a decidedly un-authentic fruity take using one of summer's best berries.

    Blueberry mojito in a glass with a straw and sprig of mint.
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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make a Blueberry Mojito Cocktail
    • Recipe Tips
    • Making Homemade Blueberry Syrup
    • Want more Mojito Recipes?
    • Mix Up Blueberry Mojito Mocktails
    • FAQs and Substitutions
    • Looking for More Blueberry Cocktails?
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    • Blueberry Mojito Rum Cocktails

    A fresh blueberry mojito is delicious and full of summer flavors, like bright mint, sweet blueberries, and tart lime, making this refreshing drink a great way to beat the summer heat.

    I love growing mint in my herb garden, and mojitos are a delicious way to use fresh mint. Grab some fresh fruit at the farmers market and you'll be all set to make this twist on a classic mojito recipe.

    This blueberry mojito recipe skips the cocktail shaker, opting to combine fresh lime juice and fresh mint leaves directly in a tall glass like a highball glass or Collins glass.

    They're also low in alcohol, with white rum being the only liquor included in the cocktail. That makes these blueberry mojitos a great white rum cocktail to sip when you're wanting an afternoon cocktail that isn't super strong.

    To keep yourself enjoying mojitos all summer, make batches of cocktail syrups - blueberry for this recipe! - ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator. Fruit syrups will last for 2 weeks.

    Classic mojitos are made with simple syrup, which will keep for at least 3 weeks. (Just watch for it to go cloudy, and toss it when that happens!)

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Blueberry Mojitos
    • White rum - Choose your favorite white rum. Not sure what to use? Bacardi is easy to find and will taste great in your mojitos.
    • Blueberry simple syrup - You can buy this at the store (look for brands like Monin and Toriani) or better yet make it at home in 10 minutes with 3 ingredients!
    • Sugar cubes OR white sugar - You just need a little bit of granulated sugar for muddling so use whichever you have on hand.
    • Mint leaves - Fresh mint is a key ingredient in mojitos.
    • Fresh limes - Fresh citrus makes a BIG difference, especially in mojitos. You'll need about a quarter of a fresh lime per cocktail.
    • Fresh blueberries - You need fresh berries here, not frozen blueberries.
    • Sparkling water or club soda - Either one will be delicious, just pick your favorite fizzy water.

    How to Make a Blueberry Mojito Cocktail

    Place 3-4 mint leaves, 4-5 blueberries, and 1-2 slices of lime in a glass.

    Top with the sugar. 

    Using a muddler or wooden spoon, gently crush everything together in the bottom of the glass mashing until the sugar starts to dissolve into the fruit and the mint oils have been released. (You'll smell it!) 

    Add blueberry simple syrup and white rum, plus enough ice cubes to fill the glass. 

    Top with sparkling water or soda water. 

    Sparkling water being poured into a glass.

    Give your drink a gentle stir to mix everything together. 

    Garnish with a mint sprig, some extra blueberries, and/or a lime slice.

    Sip and enjoy!

    Glasses of blueberry mojito cocktails garnished with mint leaves and a blue and white striped straw.

    Recipe Tips

    • Make the syrup several hours in advance so it has time to chill. Warm or even room temperature cocktail syrup will cause your ice to melt faster, watering down your drink. Make your syrup 4 to 24 hours ahead of time. I often make mine first thing in the morning so it's ready for happy hour.
    • You can make your syrup with frozen blueberries, but if you can't get fresh berries for muddling in the drink, just leave them out.
    • Use fresh lime juice for this drink, not bottled. It makes a difference!

    Making Homemade Blueberry Syrup

    Homemade blueberry syrup is easier to make than you may think and only takes 3 ingredients! Get the recipe, instructions, and syrup-making tips over on my Blueberry Simple Syrup page.

    A pitcher of finished blueberry syrup.

    Want more Mojito Recipes?

    Try my classic mojito cocktails or this Cranberry Mojito that's perfect for the holidays!

    Classic Rum Mojito

    Mix Up Blueberry Mojito Mocktails

    This recipe is an easy one to make non-alcoholic for those who don't want to have rum. Follow the directions, leaving out the rum and increasing the blueberry syrup to 1.5 oz.

    Or try one of my other mojito mocktail recipes - Classic Non-Alcoholic Mojitos and Strawberry Mojito Mocktails.

    A glass of strawberry mojito mocktail.
    Strawberry Mojito Mocktail

    FAQs and Substitutions

    Make the syrup several hours in advance so it has time to chill.

    Warm or even room temperature cocktail syrup will cause your ice to melt faster, watering down your drink. Make your syrup 4 to 24 hours ahead of time. I often make mine first thing in the morning so it's ready for happy hour.

    Can I use frozen blueberries?

    Yes! For the syrup, add them into the pot frozen and just increase the cook time by 3-4 minutes. For the cocktail, thaw the blueberries before adding them to your glass.

    What can I use instead of fresh mint?

    There's no substitute for fresh mint. You must have it to make a mojito. It grows easily in a pot or can be found in the produce section of most major grocery stores.

    What kind of rum should I use?

    I use Bacardi brand white rum in my mojitos. It's a clear rum with a more subtle flavor than its dark rum cousins.

    Looking for More Blueberry Cocktails?

    Use your homemade blueberry syrup in my Blueberry French 75 recipe, a summer twist on a classic French 75 cocktail. Or try my Blueberry Vodka Lemonade with fresh lemon juice.

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    Blueberry French 75

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    A blueberry mojito is a fun summer twist on a refreshing rum cocktail. Make it a delicious mocktail by simply leaving out the alcohol!

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 0 min
    • Total Time: 5 min
    • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
    • Category: Cocktails
    • Method: Stir
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 2 oz white rum
    • 1 oz blueberry simple syrup
    • 1 sugar cube OR ½ tsp sugar
    • Mint leaves
    • Slices of lime or lime wedges
    • Blueberries
    • Club soda or sparkling water

    Instructions

    Place 3-4 mint leaves, 4-5 blueberries, and 1-2 slices of lime in a glass.

    Top with the sugar. 

    Using a muddler or wooden spoon, crush everything together in the bottom of the glass. 

    Add blueberry syrup and rum. 

    Add enough ice to fill the glass. 

    Fill up the glass with club soda. 

    Give your drink a stir to mix everything together. 

    Enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
    • Calories: 209
    • Sugar: 19.6 g
    • Sodium: 25.1 mg
    • Fat: 0.1 g
    • Carbohydrates: 21.6 g
    • Fiber: 0.8 g
    • Protein: 0.2 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: blueberry, mojito, rum, mint, lime, summer drinks, summer cocktails, blueberry syrup, blueberry drinks

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    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make cocktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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