In-the-Black Berry Mojito

A wonderfully light, slightly tart, and refreshing rum drink flavored with mint, lime juice, and fresh blackberries.

Why try? Summer’s coming. This Mojito is a great way to beat the heat and focus on more prosperous times ahead by keeping you “in the black.” The birthplace of the mojito is Cuba, so it makes perfect sense that the cocktail is prized around the world for its ability to tame tropical days and nights.

Foodie Byte: Frozen blackberries may be substituted for the muddled berries, but not for the garnish. If using the frozen blackberries, you may wish to add additional simple syrup to the cocktail.

Ingredients
6 each mint leaves
5 each fresh blackberries
1/2 part simple syrup
1 part fresh lime juice
1 part white rum
1 part crème de cassis
1 part club soda

For garnish
1 sprig mint
1 each fresh blackberry speared with cocktail pick

Preparation
1. In a Collins glass, muddle mint leaves with blackberries and simple syrup.
2. Add lime juice, rum and crème de cassis and stir to combine.
3. Fill glass with ice, top with club soda, and stir to combine.
4. Garnish with mint sprig and blackberry.