Blueberry mojito is an exquisitely refreshing mocktail made with fresh blueberries, mint and lemon. Basically this mojito recipe is a cocktail but today I am presenting the non alcoholic version.
Course:
Drinks
Servings: 2
Author: Rachna's Kitchen
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Blueberries - 1 cup + few for garnishing
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Fresh lime juice -¼ cup
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Sugar -¼ cup or adjust to taste
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Fresh mint leaves - 8-10
few more for garnish
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Club soda -½ cup or sparkling water
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2
lemon slices for garnish
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Ice as needed
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Add blueberries, sugar and lime juice to a blender and blend them into a fine puree.
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Now crush the rest of blueberries with a muddler. ( You can buy one at Amazon UK at link muddler)
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If you want to decorate glasses, moisten the rim of glasses with the lemon and turn the glass upside down and dip it in sugar.
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Blue sugar is recommended, however you may use regular sugar or salt. This step is optional.
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Now in a pitcher (jug) or in individual glasses layer ice cubes, and add mint leaves.
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Then add prepared blueberries puree and whole blueberries.
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Top off the glass with club soda or sparkling water and mix gently.
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Taste the blueberry mojito and add sugar if needed more.
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Garnish with mint leaves.
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The tasty and refreshing blueberry mojito is ready to serve.
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Enjoy !!
You can choose fresh or frozen. If using frozen berries thaw them 1 hour before and they are ready to use.
You may make cocktail version, just replace club soda with rum.