Ingredients
FOR MINT SYRUP
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1/2 cup
packed fresh mint leaves
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1 cup
granulated sugar
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1 cup
water
FOR MOJITO
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1 cup
blackberries
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1 tsp.
granulated sugar
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1/2 cup
lime juice
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Ice
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2
(12-oz.) cans seltzer
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Fresh mint, for garnish
Directions
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- 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 4 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.
Recipe credit: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a29861385/blackberry-virgin-mojito-recipe/