Blueberry Mojito
The Blueberry Mojito is a medium rum highball, sweet and tart on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 69 out of 100
- Sweet
- 81 out of 100
- Fruity
- 42 out of 100
- Smoky
- 15 out of 100
- Boozy
- 44 out of 100
How to make a Blueberry Mojito
To make a Blueberry Mojito, build over ice in a highball glass: 3 oz dark rum, 1½ oz lime juice, ¼ oz simple syrup, 1 blueberries and lemon-lime soda.
You'll need
- Dark Rum3 oz
- Lime Juice1½ oz
- Simple syrupor 1 tsp sugar + a splash of water¼ oz
- Blueberries1
- Lemon-lime sodatop up
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Add blueberries and simple syrup to a highball glass and press gently with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to mash it.
- 2
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- 3
Pour in dark rum and lime juice.
- 4
Top with lemon-lime soda.
- 5
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the lemon-lime soda fizzy.
No simple syrup? Muddle 1 tsp sugar in with the blueberries instead.
Blueberry Mojito questions
What does a Blueberry Mojito taste like?
Mostly sweet and tart. It's a medium drink at about 13% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Blueberry Mojito?
About 13% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Blueberry Mojito and a Bleeding Surgeon?
Both use dark rum and lemon-lime soda. The Blueberry Mojito adds lime juice, simple syrup and blueberries, while the Bleeding Surgeon uses cranberry juice. The Blueberry Mojito is the stronger of the two.
Can I make Blueberry Mojitos in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 18 oz dark rum, 9 oz lime juice and 1¼ oz simple syrup, plus blueberries in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with lemon-lime soda as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Blueberry Mojito in?
A highball glass.