Blackberry Mojitoes {Summer Mocktail}

My husband and I look for every excuse to celebrate special occasions with a beautiful home-cooked meal and something special to drink. Often, we mark a holiday with a signature cocktail. The summer holidays are no exception — July 4th is official mojito day in our home.

I discovered the original recipe in a favorite cookbook given to me as a bridal shower gift from my mother. It used frozen limeade concentrate as a base. Since we have drifted further and further away from anything processed, I have been on the lookout for ways to use more natural ingredients without compromising flavor.

And then, a few years ago while traveling with my husband on business, I discovered a blackberry variation on this drink.

Recently I attempted to create my own version of that delicious blackberry mocktail, but I used fresh squeezed lime juice and honey in lieu of the limeade concentrate. I added crushed frozen blackberries picked last summer from a local farm, and I eliminated the alcohol so it was a family-friendly beverage. Mint, fresh from the herb garden, also adds a special homegrown touch.

The recipe follows. It’s a bit on the tart side. If you prefer sweeter, simply increase the honey to taste. Enjoy!

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Family-Friendly Blackberry Mojitoes

Delicious and family friendly, while a bit on the tart side. If you prefer sweeter, simply increase the honey to taste. Enjoy! Serves 4.

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 96 kcal

Author Jenny Cazzola

Ingredients

• 8 ounces blackberries fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup lime juice fresh-squeezed, about 5 limes
• 4 tablespoons raw honey
• generous handful of fresh mint finely chopped
• sparkling mineral water

Instructions

1. Using a food processor or immersion blender, process the blackberries until crushed. 

2. Divide evenly among 4 glasses. 

3. Thoroughly combine the lime juice and honey and pour over the blackberries. 

4. Sprinkle with mint and top off with mineral water. 

5. Add ice and a sprig of mint. 

6. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

• If you prefer a sweeter mojito, simply increase the honey to taste. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Family-Friendly Blackberry Mojitoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 2mg0%

Potassium 138mg4%

Carbohydrates 25g8%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 21g23%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 136IU3%

Vitamin C 21mg25%

Calcium 21mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy! What’s your favorite mocktail?

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