Thursday, April 25, 2013

Blackberry Mojitos

It's that time of year again!  Time to make fruity, frothy, rum and vodka filled cocktails and enjoy them in the sun! 

YieldApprox 4 cocktails, multiply for a large pitcher

Ingredients:
1 8 ounce package fresh blackberries (reserve a few for garnish)
10-12 fresh mint leaves (reserve a few for garnish)
6 ounces dark rum
4 tbsp white sugar
1/2 cup lime juice

3 cups club soda, sparkling water, or lime flavored soda
1-2 fresh limes, quartered

Directions:
In the bottom of a glass or pitcher, muddle the blackberries, mint leaves, sugar, rum and lime juice.


Add ice cubes, then top off with club soda or other sparkling beverage.  Garnish with a few whole blackberries, a sprig of mint, and a lime wedge.  Cheers!



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