This refreshing and easy Blackberry Blood Orange Mojito is the perfect drink for warm days! Bursting with juicy blackberries, zesty blood oranges, and fresh mint, it’s a fruity, citrusy twist on the classic mojito. Made with simple ingredients, you can easily swap the rum for a non-alcoholic version. Light, bubbly, and packed with flavor!
Recipe Ingredients:
Syrup:
- Zest and juice of 3 blood oranges (about 1/2 cup juice) plus 4 slices blood orange
- 6 ounces fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 36 mint leaves
To Serve:
- 8 ounces silver rum
- 24 ounces sparkling mineral water, such as Topo Chico
How To Make Blackberry Blood Orange Mojitos?
- Make the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine blood orange zest, juice, blackberries, sugar, and 20 mint leaves. Bring to a boil, stirring and mashing the blackberries and mint leaves to release flavors. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Divide the syrup: Evenly distribute the mixture among 4 wide-mouth 16oz (450ml) mason jars, about 80ml / ⅓ cup per jar. Add one slice of blood orange and 4 mint leaves to each jar. Use immediately or seal with lids and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Assemble the mojitos: Fill each jar with ice, then pour 60ml / 2oz rum into each. Secure the lids and shake well.
- Finish and serve: Remove the lids and top each with 180ml / 6oz sparkling mineral water. Add extra ice if desired.
Recipe Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh blood oranges and blackberries give the best flavor. If blood oranges aren’t available, swap them with regular oranges or a mix of oranges and lemons.
- Muddle gently: When crushing the mint and blackberries, don’t overdo it—just enough to release the flavors without making the drink bitter.
- Chill the syrup: For the best taste, let the syrup cool completely before using. You can even make it ahead and store it in the fridge for a stronger flavor.
- Choose good sparkling water: A high-quality mineral water like Topo Chico or San Pellegrino makes a big difference in taste and fizziness.
- Adjust the sweetness: If you like a sweeter mojito, add a little extra sugar or a splash of simple syrup before serving.
How To Store Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the mojito syrup cool to room temperature, then store it in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, add ice, rum, and sparkling water.
- Freeze: This recipe is not suitable for freezing because carbonation and fresh mint don’t freeze well. Instead, make and freeze the syrup separately in ice cube trays for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before using
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 190
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 23mg
- Potassium: 162mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 26g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 21g
- Protein: 1g
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Blackberry Blood Orange Mojitos
Description
This refreshing and easy Blackberry Blood Orange Mojito is the perfect drink for warm days! Bursting with juicy blackberries, zesty blood oranges, and fresh mint, it’s a fruity, citrusy twist on the classic mojito. Made with simple ingredients, you can easily swap the rum for a non-alcoholic version. Light, bubbly, and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
Syrup:
To Serve:
Instructions
- Make the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine blood orange zest, juice, blackberries, sugar, and 20 mint leaves. Bring to a boil, stirring and mashing the blackberries and mint leaves to release flavors. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Divide the syrup: Evenly distribute the mixture among 4 wide-mouth 16oz (450ml) mason jars, about 80ml / ⅓ cup per jar. Add one slice of blood orange and 4 mint leaves to each jar. Use immediately or seal with lids and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Assemble the mojitos: Fill each jar with ice, then pour 60ml / 2oz rum into each. Secure the lids and shake well.
- Finish and serve: Remove the lids and top each with 180ml / 6oz sparkling mineral water. Add extra ice if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh blood oranges and blackberries give the best flavor. If blood oranges aren’t available, swap them with regular oranges or a mix of oranges and lemons.
- Muddle gently: When crushing the mint and blackberries, don’t overdo it—just enough to release the flavors without making the drink bitter.
- Chill the syrup: For the best taste, let the syrup cool completely before using. You can even make it ahead and store it in the fridge for a stronger flavor.
- Choose good sparkling water: A high-quality mineral water like Topo Chico or San Pellegrino makes a big difference in taste and fizziness.
- Adjust the sweetness: If you like a sweeter mojito, add a little extra sugar or a splash of simple syrup before serving.
Blackberry Blood Orange Mojitos