Perfect Midnight Mojito Recipe

A dark and intriguing Midnight Mojito featuring black rum and muddled blackberries, offering a sophisticated twist on the classic cocktail. This unique concoction is ideal for elegant evening gatherings and late-night celebrations. Ready in just 10 minutes with a crisp, subtly sweet, and complex flavor.

Ingredients

• 6-8 fresh mint leaves
• 3-4 fresh blackberries
• 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
• 2 tsp granulated sugar (or simple syrup to taste)
• 2 oz black rum (or dark rum)
• Soda water, to top
• Crushed ice
• Extra mint sprig and blackberries for garnish

Directions

1. Muddle Ingredients: In a sturdy highball glass, gently muddle the mint leaves, blackberries, lime wedges, and sugar. Muddle just enough to release the juices and oils without tearing the mint excessively.
2. Add Rum and Ice: Pour in the black rum. Fill the glass generously with crushed ice.
3. Top with Soda Water: Top off the glass with soda water.
4. Stir and Garnish: Gently stir the drink to combine the ingredients.
5. Garnish with an extra mint sprig and a few fresh blackberries before serving.