Blueberry Mojito

Blueberries. Fresh, juicy and sweet, this weekend became an exploration in Berry possibility. Because summer cocktails are always a treat, I decided to play around with a Blueberry Mojito. I love the brillant berry color created by muddling the blueberries. Their sweet flavor, plus the fresh mint, made the perfect drink for a warm summer day.

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INGREDIENTS


Start to Finish: 10 minutes

Serves: 1

• 1/4 cup sweet blueberries, rinsed and dried

• 10 fresh mint leaves

• 1 tsp sugar (or more to taste)

• ice

• 1-oz. gluten-free rum, optional

• dash of fresh lime juice

• club soda

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blueberries, mint leaves and sugar with a dash of club soda.

2. Allow to sit for about 5 minutes, until the mixture has a nice berry color.

3. Add in ice, rum and lime juice, shake well.

4. Strain into a glass (ice optional), top with additional club soda and garnish with blueberries and mint.