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Blueberry Vanilla Mojito

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This drink is a crowd favorite and guests are always impressed with the freshness of the mint. Serve it on a hot summer evening or on July 4th.

Prep Time 5

Total Time 1

Course cocktail

Cuisine Drinks

Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. vanilla rum
1/4 oz. fresh lime juice
Small handful of mint leaves
1 tsp sugar
1 can lemon-lime carbonated water
1 cup crushed ice
Garnish lime slice mint sprig

Instructions

Add the mint and sugar into a muddling glass. Muddle them together until fragrant.
Add vanilla rum, lime juice, and crushed ice. Shake for one minute.
Pour into a glass and then fill the rest of the glass with lemon-lime carbonated water.
Garnish with more blueberries and a sprig of mint.

Notes

You could substitute fresh strawberries, blackberries, or raspberries.

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