Table of Contents
- What Is a Berry Mojito?
- What’s in a Berry Mojito?
- Ingredients
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep Time
- Alcoholic Berry Mojito
- Berry Mojito Mocktail (Non-Alcoholic)
- How Is Blueberry Mojito Made?
- What Fruit Goes Into a Mojito?
- Which Mojito Flavour Is Best?
- Recipe Variations
- FAQ
1. What Is a Berry Mojito?
A berry mojito is a fruity twist on the classic mojito, made with a blend of berries, mint, lime, sugar, and soda water.
Many bartenders also enhance the flavour using mojito berry syrups for a more balanced sweetness and vibrant colour.
2. What’s in a Berry Mojito?
A berry mojito typically contains:
- Mixed berries
- Mint leaves
- Lime juice
- Sugar or simple syrup
- Soda water or Sprite
- Optional rum
- Optional berry mojito syrup to boost berry flavour
3. Ingredients
For Alcoholic Berry Mojito
- ½ cup mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
- 8–10 mint leaves
- 1–2 tsp sugar or mojito-style berry syrup
- Juice of 1 lime
- 45 ml white rum
- Soda water or Sprite
- Crushed ice
For Berry Mojito Mocktail
- Skip the rum
- Add soda or Sprite
- Optional: a splash of berry mojito syrup for smooth sweetness
4. Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Muddle
Add berries, mint, lime juice, and sugar (or berry syrup) to a glass.
Gently muddle until berries release their colour.
Step 2: Add Ice
Fill with crushed ice.
Step 3: Add Rum (Optional)
Pour rum for the cocktail version.
Step 4: Top Up
Add soda or Sprite.
Stir gently.
Step 5: Garnish
Top with berries and mint.
5. Prep Time
- Prep: 8 minutes
- Mix: 2 minutes
- Total: 10 minutes
6. Alcoholic Berry Mojito
The classic cocktail version uses white rum.
Some variations substitute rum with Hennessy, creating a deeper, richer Berry Mojito Hennessy flavour.
7. Berry Mojito Mocktail (Non-Alcoholic)
A simple, refreshing version made by:
- Skipping rum
- Adding soda or Sprite
- Boosting flavour with a little mixed berry syrup if desired
8. How Is Blueberry Mojito Made?
A blueberry mojito uses:
- Fresh blueberries
- Mint, lime, sugar
- Soda
- Optional rum
- Optional blueberry mojito syrup for stronger colour and balance
9. What Fruit Goes Into a Mojito?
Originally mojitos used only lime and mint, but now popular variations use:
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Mango
- Pineapple
- Watermelon
Mixed berries add vibrant colour and a refreshing burst of flavour.
10. Which Mojito Flavour Is Best?
Mojito flavours depend on the fruits or syrups used. Popular flavours include:
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Berry Mojito
Stronger with mojito berry syrup, blueberry syrup, or raspberry syrup.
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Strawberry Mojito
Sweet and fruity; strawberry syrup enhances the flavour.
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Blueberry Mojito
Deep berry notes enhanced with blueberry mojito syrup.
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Raspberry Mojito
Tart and refreshing with raspberry syrup.
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Mango Mojito
Tropical flavour pair well with mango syrup.
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Watermelon Mojito
Hydrating and sweet with watermelon syrup.
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Classic Lime Mojito
Boost citrus with lime syrup for perfect sweetness.
11. Recipe Variations
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Strawberry Mojito: Use fresh strawberries or strawberry syrup.
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Raspberry Mojito: Tart, bright, and perfect for summer.
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Blueberry Mojito: Blueberries + a splash of blueberry syrup elevate the flavour.
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Berry Mojito with Sprite: Sweet, fizzy, and kid-friendly.
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Frozen Berry Mojito: Blend ice, berries, mint, lime, and rum for a slushy drink.
- Berry Mojito Hennessy: Rum is replaced with Hennessy for a richer cocktail.
12. FAQ
Q1. What’s in a berry mojito?
Mixed berries, mint, lime, sugar, soda, ice, and optional rum.
Q2. How is blueberry mojito made?
Muddle blueberries with mint and sugar, add rum or soda.
Q3. What fruit goes into a mojito?
Lime originally; berries, mango, and pineapple in modern variations.
Q4. Which mojito flavour is best?
Berry mojito, strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry are top favourites.
Q5. Is mojito an alcohol?
Only if rum is added. Mocktails are non-alcoholic.
Q6. How do you make a berry mocktail?
Mix berries, mint, lime, syrup, ice, and soda—no alcohol.
