Well, a few days at the lake house coupled with hot weather and a few cups of fresh blackberries picked just before we left the farm, and I now can present:
Blackberry Mojitos-by-the-Pitcher
Makes 6 servings
60 fresh mint leaves
¾ cup granulated sugar (may have to be increased according to the sweetness of the berries)
1 ½ cups fresh lime juice
1 ½ cups gold or white rum
3 cups fresh blackberries
cold seltzer or club soda (about 48 ounces)
In a pitcher muddle the mint leaves, granulated sugar, and lime juice until the sugar is dissolved. Allow this mixture to set for 15-30 minutes.
Scoop the mint leaves out with a slotted spoon (some bits and pieces of mint may remain and that’s how it should be) and press mixture with another spoon to get all of the lime mixture released as possible. It’s easier to use your fingers, if you don’t have issues with doing that.
Stir in the rum, then add the blackberries. Muddle the berries slightly to break them
up a bit and release the juice. Taste and add some sugar if the berries seem to be a little sour.
Fill tall glasses (about 14 ounces) with ice and add about 1/3 cup of the berry mixture. Top with about 1 cup of cold seltzer and stir gently. Garnish with mint leaves and lime slices.
Blackberry Mojitos-by-the-Pitcher
Makes 6 servings
60 fresh mint leaves
¾ cup granulated sugar (may have to be increased according to the sweetness of the berries)
1 ½ cups fresh lime juice
1 ½ cups gold or white rum
3 cups fresh blackberries
cold seltzer or club soda (about 48 ounces)
In a pitcher muddle the mint leaves, granulated sugar, and lime juice until the sugar is dissolved. Allow this mixture to set for 15-30 minutes.
Scoop the mint leaves out with a slotted spoon (some bits and pieces of mint may remain and that’s how it should be) and press mixture with another spoon to get all of the lime mixture released as possible. It’s easier to use your fingers, if you don’t have issues with doing that.
Stir in the rum, then add the blackberries. Muddle the berries slightly to break them
up a bit and release the juice. Taste and add some sugar if the berries seem to be a little sour.
Fill tall glasses (about 14 ounces) with ice and add about 1/3 cup of the berry mixture. Top with about 1 cup of cold seltzer and stir gently. Garnish with mint leaves and lime slices.