Sparkling Blueberry Mojito
Ingredients:
- Blueberry simple syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup frozen blueberries, heaped
- 1 cup strawberries, heaped
- Cocktail Ingredients
- 6 ounces white rum
- Handful of mint leaves
- 2 cups Sparkling Water
Method:
- Prepare the sparkling water: Fizz 1 bottle of water.
- Prepare Blueberry simple syrup: Combine sugar, water, strawberries and frozen blueberries to a small medium saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce and let cook for 10 minutes. As it cooks, mash the blueberries with a fork or spoon to break down.
- Once cooked, add contents to a blender (or use a handheld blender) and puree until smooth. Add to a container and let cool for a few hours or until ready to serve.
- Prepare cocktail: Add a few mint leaves and 1 shot of rum to a tall glass with ice. Add 1 ½ shots of the blueberry simple syrup. Top with the sparkling water and serve immediately.
- Tip: garnish with cucumber and mint or extra blueberries, if desired.
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