Description
Indulgent coconut blackberry mojito brings Caribbean cocktail magic to summer sipping. Fresh mint, tangy blackberries, and smooth coconut rum create a refreshing escape that beckons you to relax and savor each delightful sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Berries:
- ½ cup (75 g) fresh blackberries
- Extra blackberries
- Juice of 1 lime (plus extra lime wedges for garnish)
Spirits and Liquids:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) white rum (or coconut rum for extra tropical flavor)
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) coconut milk (full-fat for extra creaminess)
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) club soda or sparkling water (for fizz)
Herbs and Sweeteners:
- 8–10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey (optional, adjust for sweetness)
- Fresh mint sprigs
- Lime wedges
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Crush ripe blackberries and fresh mint leaves together with sugar in a cocktail shaker, pressing firmly to extract vibrant juices and release aromatic mint oils.
- Pour chilled rum, tangy lime juice, and smooth coconut milk into the muddled mixture, gently combining ingredients to create a harmonious tropical blend.
- Generously fill a tall glass with crushed ice, allowing it to create a frosty backdrop for the cocktail.
- Carefully transfer the fruity rum mixture over the ice, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
- Crown the drink with a effervescent splash of sparkling water, introducing a light, refreshing fizz.
- Artfully garnish the cocktail’s surface with plump whole blackberries, delicate mint sprigs, and a zesty lime wedge to enhance visual appeal and aromatic complexity.
- Serve immediately while the drink remains chilled and the flavors are at their peak, inviting immediate enjoyment of this tropical libation.
Notes
- Prevent berry chunks by thoroughly muddling blackberries to create a smooth, consistent texture in the cocktail.
- Adjust sweetness levels by experimenting with different sugar quantities or substituting with honey or agave nectar for varied flavor profiles.
- Use fresh mint leaves for maximum aromatic intensity and crush them gently to release essential oils without becoming bitter.
- Choose full-fat coconut milk for a richer, creamier consistency that enhances the drink’s luxurious mouthfeel and tropical essence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg