BLUEBERRY MOJITOS
INGREDIENTS
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
4 tablespoons blueberries, fresh or frozen (divided)
1/2 to 3/4 cup lemonade Splash of soda water
1 ounce light rum
1/2 ounce dark rum
Mint sprig for garnish
Lime slice for garnish
DIRECTIONS
In a tall 16-ounce glass, add mint leaves, lime juice and sugar; mash the ingredients with the back of a spoon or a "muddler" until fragrant. Add 2 tablespoons of the blueberries and mash until juicy.
Fill the glass three-quarters with ice. Add lemonade until the glass is two-thirds full. Add splash of soda, light rum and remaining blueberries; stir.
Slowly pour dark rum into the drink so it floats on top.
Garnish with a sprig of mint and slice of lime; serve immediately. Serves 1
RECIPE PROVIDED BY THE BC BLUEBERRY COUNCIL