Blackberry Mojitos

Blackberry Mojitos
Blackberry Mojitos
If you want a real taste of Cuba, you have to start with a mojito. Rum, lime juice, mint…you've got the drink of Hemingway in your hands. For a delicious spin on the classic, try this version. Sweet, tart, and bursting with fruity flavor, blackberries are an outstanding addition.
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Rum Alcoholic Cocktail Party Fourth of July Cocktail Blackberry Mint Summer Lime Juice Drink
  • ice cubes
  • crushed ice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1/2 cup light rum
  • 8 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon light agave syrup
  • lime-flavored club soda
  • lime slices, for garnish

Preparation 1. Add the mint leaves, blackberries, and agave syrup to a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, muddle the ingredients until the mint is fragrant. Add the ice cubes, rum, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously to chill. 2. Fill 2 rocks or highball glasses with crushed ice and strain the liquid into the glasses. Top with club soda and garnish each with a slice of lime. Reprinted with permission from Bobby Flay's Barbecue Addiction by Bobby Flay with Stephanie Banyas and Sally Jackson, © 2013 Clarkson Potter Bobby Flay, a New York Times bestselling author, is the chef-owner of six fine-dining restaurants, including Mesa Grill, Bar Americain, and Bobby Flay Steak, and numerous Bobby's Burger Palaces. He is the host of many popular cooking shows on Food Network, from the Emmy-winning Bobby Flay's Barbecue Addiction, Grill It! with Bobby Flay, and Boy Meets Grill, to the Iron Chef America series, Throwdown! with Bobby Flay, and Food Network Star.

Preparation 1. Add the mint leaves, blackberries, and agave syrup to a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, muddle the ingredients until the mint is fragrant. Add the ice cubes, rum, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously to chill. 2. Fill 2 rocks or highball glasses with crushed ice and strain the liquid into the glasses. Top with club soda and garnish each with a slice of lime. Reprinted with permission from Bobby Flay's Barbecue Addiction by Bobby Flay with Stephanie Banyas and Sally Jackson, © 2013 Clarkson Potter Bobby Flay, a New York Times bestselling author, is the chef-owner of six fine-dining restaurants, including Mesa Grill, Bar Americain, and Bobby Flay Steak, and numerous Bobby's Burger Palaces. He is the host of many popular cooking shows on Food Network, from the Emmy-winning Bobby Flay's Barbecue Addiction, Grill It! with Bobby Flay, and Boy Meets Grill, to the Iron Chef America series, Throwdown! with Bobby Flay, and Food Network Star.