Name: Blueberry Ginger Mojitos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen, thawed); 1/2 cup lime juice; 10 mint leaves; 2 cups vodka; 1 cup ginger simple syrup; 1 cup club soda; lime slices (for garnish); 1/4 cup ginger (fresh); 1 cup sugar; 1 cup cold water

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This blueberry ginger mojitos recipe might just be my new favorite summer drink. The sweetness and tartness of the blueberries contrast perfectly with the refreshing mint and spicy ginger. Using rum would make this a more traditional mojito - I used vodka because I like it better.

Blueberry Ginger Mojitos

This blueberry ginger mojitos recipe might just be my new favorite summer drink. The sweetness and tartness of the blueberries contrast perfectly with the refreshing mint and spicy ginger.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: Servings

Calories: 253kcal

Author: Ben Rayl

Ingredients

1 cup blueberries - fresh or frozen, thawed
½ cup lime juice
10 mint leaves
2 cups vodka
1 cup ginger simple syrup
1 cup club soda
lime slices - for garnish

for the ginger syrup:

¼ cup ginger - fresh
1 cup sugar
1 cup cold water

Instructions

Put the 1 cup blueberries, lime juice and mint leaves in the bottom of a large pitcher. Use a wooden spoon or a cocktail muddler to crush the blueberries and mint into the lime juice.
Add the vodka, ginger syrup and club soda and stir gently to mix together.
Fill your glasses with ice, sprinkle some blueberries on top and pour the mixed cocktail over - garnish with lime wedges and extra fresh mint.

to make the Ginger simple syrup:

Combine the ginger, sugar and water together in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is all dissolved, then reduce heat to low and cover the pan. Simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes, then strain and cool in the refrigerator.