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Blackberry Virgin Mojito

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Blackberry Virgin Mojito

Ingredients

  • FOR MINT SYRUP

  • 1/2 c. packed fresh mint leaves

  • 1 c. granulated sugar

  • 1 c. water

  • FOR MOJITO

  • 1/2 c. blackberries

  • 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar

  • 1/4 c. lime juice

  • Ice

  • 1 (12-oz.) can seltzer

  • Fresh mint, for garnish

Directions

  • In a small pot using a wooden spoon or using a mortar and pestle, crush mint leaves. Add sugar and water and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Let boil 3 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then strain out mint leaves, pressing with a wooden spoon to help release all liquid.
  • In a small bowl, add blackberries and sugar, and using a wooden spoon, crush blackberries until broken down.
  • Divide blackberries between 2 glasses and add 2 tablespoons simple syrup and 2 tablespoons lime juice to each glass. Fill glasses with ice and top off with seltzer, then garnish with mint.

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