This blueberry mojito recipe is a refreshing and fruity twist on the classic mojito cocktail. Perfect for the warm weather, this cocktail is packed with refreshing blueberries and zesty lime, making it the ideal drink to cool you down on a hot day.
This blueberry mojito recipe is just want you need if you’re a fan of mojitos and looking to try a new variation. With its delicious blend of blueberries, lime, mint, and rum, this cocktail is a refreshing and flavorful choice for any occasion.
Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbeque or just want to unwind after a long day, this summer cocktail is sure to impress.
If you’re looking for more mojito recipes, try these Coconut Mojito, Mojito Flavored Moonshine, and Apple Mojito.
Why We Love this Best Blueberry Mojito Cocktail
A refreshing blueberry mojito is a fun variation on the classic mojito, as it adds a fruity and sweet flavor to the drink. This drink is easy to make and can be adapted to fit your taste preferences, making it a great addition to any cocktail menu.
- Quick and Easy: This fruity mojito takes about just 5 minutes to prepare, which means you can enjoy it in no time. Use fresh or frozen blueberries to make this recipe.
- Family Friendly: This drink is suitable for all ages as it can easily be made as non-alcoholic by omitting the rum or vodka. Kids and adults alike can enjoy this sweet and tangy virgin mojito beverage.
- Makes Great Leftovers: You can freeze your leftover blueberry mojito into ice cubes and use them to add extra flavor to your next mojito or other drinks.
Ingredient Notes
- Frozen Blueberries: For this recipe you want to use your frozen blueberries for the blueberry simple syrup.
- Fresh Blueberries: Fresh blueberries are the staple ingredient in this recipe you want to make sure you have nice ripe and fresh blueberries.
- Fresh Mint: The mint in this cocktail is muddled with the blueberries to create a fragrant base for this drink. You want to make sure to have leftover mint leaves for a garnish.
- Fresh Lime: The fresh lime juice provides a tartness that helps balance out the sweetness from the berries and is best for mojitos therefore I recommend using the fresh. Feel free to increase or reduce the amount of lime juice you put in.
See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for this Classic Mojito Rum Cocktail
One of the great things about blueberry mojitos is that they are versatile and can be easily adapted to suit your personal taste preferences. Experimenting with different rums and other alcohols will add its own unique flavor and complexity to the great recipe.
- Light Rum: For a more milder, smoother taste you can opt for a light rum instead of white rum. Light rum will also add a subtle sweetness to the mojito.
- Vodka: You can use vodka instead of rum for a twist on this cocktail. Vodka creates a smoother cocktail with a slightly different flavor profile.
- Club Soda: When making your mojito you can top with club soda for a lighter and more refreshing drink. Club soda will give your blueberry mojito a little extra fizz.
How to Make Blueberry Mojito Recipe
Making a blueberry rum cocktail is a breeze with just a few simple ingredients and east prep. Just muddle, mix, and shake, and you’ll have a refreshing cocktail in no time.
These are the basic steps for making blueberry mojitos. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Step 1: Make Blueberry Syrup
In a medium saucepan add water, sugar, and blueberries. Heat the mixture until it comes to a boil and the sugar is dissolved, continue to boil for 5-6 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and strain the mixture into a large bowl. Use a spoon to squeeze the excess juice from the blueberries. Let the syrup cool.
Step 2: Add Ingredients to Shaker Cup and Muddle
Add fresh mint leaves, blueberries, and lime juice to a shaker cup. Use a muddler to mash up the blueberries and release the mint’s oils.
Step 3: Add Rest of Ingredients and Shake
Add in the blueberry syrup, add the rum, and ice to the cocktail shaker. Shake cup well until all ingredients are combined and chilled. Stir well and then fill the glass add ice and with white rum cocktail and you can garnish with fresh mint leaves, limes, or blueberries. to make the easy cocktail.
Recipe FAQs for Fresh Blueberry Mojito
Expert Tips for Making Super Refreshing Blueberry Mojito Cocktail Recipe
Are you looking for an easy way to make the perfect blueberry mojito cocktail? Making a great tasting and visually appealing cocktail can be quite tricky, but with some tips, you will have no problem creating the perfect mojito.
- No Muddler: If you don’t have a cocktail muddler on hand, don’t worry! You can use a potato masher or the back of a spoon.
- Shake or Stir?: Whether you shake or stir your mojito is a personal preference, but shaking will help create a more frothy and well mixed drink.
- Use High Quality Ingredients: Using fresh mint leaves, blueberries, and lime juice will make all the difference in the final taste of your drink.
What to Serve with Fresh Blueberry Mojitos Drink Recipe
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- Summer Berry Trifle
- Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
Blueberry Mojito
Equipment
- Muddler
- Shaker Cup
Ingredients
- 6 Mint leaves, plus additional for garnish
- 2 ounces White rum
- 8 Fresh blueberries, plus additional for garnish
- 2 ounces Fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce Blueberry simple syrup, frozen blueberries, water, sugar
- 1 cup Ice
- Fresh lime wedges and wheels , garnish
Instructions
Blueberry Simple Syrup
- Combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup frozen blueberries to a medium saucepan. Heat until mixture starts to boil and let boil for 5-6 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and strain mixture into a mixing bowl. Use a spoon to squeeze out all the extra juice from the blueberries.
Blueberry Mojito
- Add mint, blueberries, and lime juice into a shake cup. Use a muddler to mash the blueberries and release the oils from the mint.
- Add blueberry simple syrup, white rum, and ice to the shaker cup. Shake well until chilled.
- Pour into a cocktail glass. If desired, garnish with fresh blueberries, limes, and mint.
Expert Tips
- No Muddler: If you don’t have a cocktail muddler on hand, don’t worry! You can use a potato masher or the back of a spoon.
- Shake or Stir?: Whether you shake or stir your mojito is a personal preference, but shaking will help create a more frothy and well mixed drink.
- Use High Quality Ingredients: Using fresh mint leaves, blueberries, and lime juice will make all the difference in the final taste of your drink.