These blueberry mojitos are a fun and fruity spin on the classic mojito recipe! A refreshing summer cocktail made with real fruit!

Blueberry Mojito

The mojito is a traditional Cuban cocktail that has been around for centuries. As the legend goes, pirates sought out the mint-infused drink from the locals as a remedy for scurvy.

Nowadays, the mojito is well-known throughout the world for it’s smooth flavor that’s a refreshing combination of mint and lime. Granulated sugar gives the drink its sweetness and its trademark “crunchy” taste.

Mojitos are fun to experiment with by incorporating different types of fruits and flavors. This blueberry mojito is both beautiful and delicious, with a rich pinkish purple hue and hint of berry. By no means is this an authentic Cuban mojito, but it is a fun variation on the original!

Related: Try our Fresh Peach Mojitos too!

blueberry mojito with blueberries and mint garnish

Ingredients

Fresh Mint Leaves
1/4 cup Blueberries
2 TB Granulated Sugar
2 oz Light Rum
2 TB Fresh Lime Juice
2 oz Club Soda (or more as needed)

Helpful Bartending Tools

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Cocktail Jigger (for measuring liquor amounts)
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Note: This recipe is intended for readers 21+

pinkish-purple blueberry mojito cocktail

Instructions

Place blueberries, mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice in the bottom of an empty cocktail shaker.
Use a muddler to mash the blueberries and crush the mint leaves, to release the oils.
Pour rum into the shaker and add ice. Shake well for about 5 seconds, then pour the contents of the shaker (including ice) into a cocktail glass.
Top with club soda and garnish with lime wedge and mint leaves.

Prep Tips

For a sweeter drink, substitute lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7up) for the club soda.
If you have frozen blueberries at home, you can use them, but you’ll want to thaw them first so they can be muddled. Be sure to drain any excess water after you thaw the fruit, so you won’t water down your drinks.
If some of the sugar doesn’t dissolve when you’re mixing the drinks, that’s totally ok! A traditional mojito is made with granulated sugar and should have a bit of a “crunchiness” to it. You can substitute simple syrup if that’s what you have on hand, or you prefer not to have that sugar crunch.

top-down view of a blueberry mojito with fresh fruit and mint

Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Use Vodka to Make a Mojito?

Traditionally, rum is used to make a mojito. However, if rum is not to your taste, vodka is the next best alternative because it is clear and mild in flavor.

Keep in mind that vodka won’t taste exactly the same as a mojito made with rum. Rum is sweeter, so you may want to compensate by adding a bit more sugar when mixing the drink.

What Type of Glass Should You Use For a Mojito?

Recently, I saw a bartender explain that mojitos should only be served in stemware (like a wine glass), so your hands wouldn’t warm the drink. However, I’ve never actually seen a mojito served that way!

Generally, a mojito will be served in a tall cocktail glass, but any glass should be fine!

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