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    Home » Recipes » Cocktails » Blueberry Mojitos (with faux-jito option)

    LAST UPDATED: August 11, 2018 • FIRST PUBLISHED: August 5, 2016 By Toni Dash 28 Comments

    Blueberry Mojitos (with faux-jito option)

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    blueberry mojitos collage

    A classic Mojito is perfect for a summer sipping cool down with fresh mint, lime juice and rum. For a seasonal twist, muddled fresh blueberries make these Blueberry Mojitos as delicious as they are pretty in a jewel-tone pink! For those preferring no rum, a ‘faux-jito’ option is included.

     Blueberry Mojitos with metal straw on checked cloth

    At this time of year, my home garden screams for mint recipes. I’d show you a photo of what I’m talking about but I would be in full shame mode. A fortunate by product are these Blueberry Mojitos I’m sharing today.

    fresh mint on distressed wood surface

    Long time readers will recall the unfortunate gardening error I made oh so many years ago. Knowing far better than my final judgement, I went back and forth before sticking a little, unassuming mint plant in the ground instead of in a pot which I ultimately knew was the right choice. I rationalized ‘I can manage this’, and rhetorically propped myself up with ‘how far can one mint plant actually spread ANYWAY?!’.

    overhead view of blueberry mojitos with bowl of blueberries

    Friends, if you ever find yourself asking that question, it’s a cosmic tap on the shoulder to tell you it will be far bigger than you can fathom. That tiny plant overtook the entire 4 foot by 10 foot raised garden bed. Mint spreads with runners underground, making it nearly impossible to eradicate once it’s taken hold. It has popped up along the sidewalk in a rocked-in bed, on the other side of a fence about 20 yards away. It’s fierce, this mint.

    hammered silver bowl of blueberries

    One saving grace about it is that when I went out to clip four measly stalks for the Blueberry Mojitos I noticed it’s beginning to flower and was full of bees. For any aware of the bee hive collapse going on right now, you’ll share my bliss. Anything allowing bees to thrive and pollinate is something I can get excited about.

    overhead view of blueberry mojito on pink checked cloth

    For those enjoying traditional mojitos this is a fun seasonal twist that shakes up into a gorgeous jewel tone pink (you’d think it would be blue right?). It’s fresh and fabulous and a great sipper on a steamy summer day.

    Blueberry Mojitos

    For those too young or choicefully teetotalling, no worries, I made a faux-jito version too! It has a bit more club soda and all the delicious ingredients other than the rum!

    Blueberry Mojitos with metal straw on checked cloth

    Blueberry Mojitos (with faux-jito option)

    Mojitos are such refreshing cocktails in the summer heat. Add some blueberries for a fruity seasonal touch and beautiful jewel-tone pink cocktail. Mocktail option too for those wishing to try it sans rum!
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    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 Blueberry Mojitos (or faux-jitos)
    Calories: 173kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar
    • ¼ cup loosely packed fresh Mint Leaves
    • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed Lime Juice
    • 4 ounces Light Rum
    • ½ cup fresh Blueberries , rinsed (plus a few extra to add to the cocktails)
    • Club Soda , chilled (aproximately 12 ounces; more if making the faux-jito)
    • Optional garnish: lime wedges and extra small mint leaves

    Instructions

    • In a cocktail shaker or quart size Mason jar combine the sugar, mint leaves and lime juice. Muddle vigorously. Add the blueberries and muddle again.
    • Add the rum and a cup of ice; shake vigorously.
    • Fill 2 14-ounce high ball glasses with crushed ice. Strain the shaken cocktail equally into the two glasses. Fill will club soda. Add a few blueberries, mint leaves and lime wedges to each mojito.
    • Faux-jito option (no alcohol): Follow step 1 above. Add a ¼ cup of Club Soda instead of rum, along with ice, and shake vigorously. Follow step 3.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 7.6mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says

      August 17, 2016 at 1:51 am

      5 stars
      I haven’t had a mojito in a long time, I will have to try this recipe, it looks super refreshing!

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    2. Nikki Wayne says

      August 08, 2016 at 12:47 am

      Wow, I am a huge fan of blueberries. I will try this for sure!

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    3. Reesa Lewandowski says

      August 07, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      This looks so yummy! I love that you include a faux version of it too.

      Reply
    4. Rosey says

      August 07, 2016 at 10:59 am

      They look really refreshing. I love all of the blueberries.

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    5. Yolanda @ SeeingItTheirWay says

      August 07, 2016 at 8:46 am

      A classic Mojito is my go to summer drink. But the addition of blueberries sounds like a refreshing change!

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    6. Tammi Roy says

      August 07, 2016 at 8:11 am

      I am always looking for new drink recipes. I have a bunch of blueberries and mint I could use to make these.

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    7. Ann Bacciaglia says

      August 07, 2016 at 8:09 am

      I am having a get together this week and this Blueberry Mojitos recipe is going to be perfect. I am excited to give them a try.

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    8. Elizabeth Lampman says

      August 07, 2016 at 8:08 am

      These Blueberry Mojitos look so delicious and easy to make. I will have to try this recipe this week. I love blueberry’s.

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