Berry Mojito Cocktail Recipe with White Rum

This Berry Mojito Cocktail is a wonderful summertime libation that highlights a raspberry and blackberry-infused white rum. This delightful cocktail hints at a tartness of fresh lime juice and muddled mint leaves. An impressive but simple mixed drink displaying layers of refreshment.

Summertime and Friendships

Ahhhh! Summertime! I love evenings after a long, hard day, relaxing with friends while sipping on a refreshing cocktail. There's nothing like sitting out on a breezy deck with rich conversations among comrades of life, chatting about everything under the sun. Burdens are lifted and cares are put to rest in that restorative moment.

I believe you'll find this Berry Infused Mojito Cocktail Recipe to be an exhilarating drink to indulge in with friends. It takes a little bit of forethought as the rum needs a few days for the fruity infusion to take effect. But it is so worth the extra time and effort. Another great summertime cocktail is this Red Sangria Recipe. 

How to Make a Berry Mojito

What is a Classic Mojito Cocktail?

A classic mojito is a traditional Cuban highball. It is made with just a few simple ingredients of mint, lime, granulated sugar, rum, and club soda. Although it originated in Cuba it has definitely become popular around the world. I've taken the liberty to add some fun to the classic one and give it a burst of color and berry highlights.

What are the Ingredients Needed for this Berry Mojito Cocktail?

Fresh Mint Leaves. Choose the freshest mint possible. Lucky for me I have a ton of it growing in one of my flower beds and it has overtaken the space. So I'm constantly looking for recipe ideas, especially cocktails, to use wherever I can. 

Homemade Simple Syrup. This is one of the easiest things to make and have on hand. You use a ratio of one part granulated sugar to one part water. Heat the water and then add the sugar. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Let the simple syrup cool then store it in the fridge for up to three weeks. 

Fresh Limes. Please don't grab the bottled lime juice from the shelf. The key to a perfectly fresh mojito is the limes themselves. Here I've included a few good tips for choosing them. Look to see if it has a nice green color. Scratch the surface of the skin, if it smells distinctively lime-ish, it's probably ripe. It should have a good weight to it. A ripe lime will be heavier because it contains more juice. When you squeeze it, there should be a slight give but not too soft.  

Berry Infused White Rum.  You can find out how to make this recipe by following the steps below. There are so many different infusions of alcohol that you can make to spruce up a cocktail. Fruits, herbs, jalapenos, fresh ginger, vanilla bean, cucumber, etc, add some fanciness to your favorite alcoholic drinks. 

Club Soda. This is the bubbly topping that softens the intensity of the rum. But just a splash is all you need. 

Fresh Fruit for Garnishment. Since I infused the rum with raspberries and blackberries, I used fresh ones to garnish the cocktail. Along with them, I added a slice of lime and a small sprig of mint. Such a pretty presentation. 

How to make Berry Infused Rum for this Cocktail

• Choose a good quality rum, white, or silver is preferred. Make sure it's at least 80 proof. It doesn't need to be outrageously expensive or top-shelf but you don't want the cheap stuff either. My favorite is Plantation 3-Stars. It's a crisp and tasty white rum from "three-star" places in the Caribbean - Jamaica, Trinidad, and Barbados.
• I used raspberries and blackberries because they tend to be some of my favorites. While standing in the produce aisle,  these scrumptious beauties beckoned me and I couldn't resist. But use your imagination for additional flavors. Strawberry and blueberry-infused rum are amazing for this particular rum recipe. Consider peaches, pears, or pineapples also for other alcohols. 
• Use a large wide-mouth, airtight glass container for the infusion process. Fill the jar with berries, pour the rum to cover them completely, and sit in a cool place on the countertop away from direct sunlight. Now watch the magic happen over the next few days. This clear liquor will find its new identity as a transformed boozy concoction with red/purple hues. The process will take anywhere from 3 to 7 days depending on your taste preference. Shake the container every day to really distribute the beautiful color and flavor of the berries.
• Strain the rum with a metal mesh strainer lined with several layers of cheesecloth. Let all the liquid drain out and then pull the four corners of the cheesecloth together while twisting to extract every bit of that precious liquor. 
• Use a funnel to pour the Berry Infused Rum into jars that have a tight seal. Store the rum in a cool place out of direct sunlight.

How Long can you store Berry Infused Alcohol?

As long as the fruit emerges in the rum, it can last for 3+ years. You don't have to worry about the fruit going bad because the alcohol stops any mold from growing on the fruit. There is no need to refrigerate it. You can also strain the rum after 3-7 days and use the fruit for other recipes.

A few ideas on how to use alcohol-soaked fruit:

1. Freeze the fruit to use at a later date.
2. Make adult smoothies from the fruit. 
3. Make a glaze from the soaked fruit and sugar. Pears, peaches, pineapples or berries, etc make a delicious rich glaze for all different kinds of meat,  pork, chicken salmon, etc.
4. Simmer it with sugar and use it as a topping over ice cream or a pound cake. Any recipe that you make with simmered fruit can use the soaked fruit as a substitute. 

Other cocktail ideas from infused alcohol:

• Cucumber and Basil Infused Vodka for a fresh vodka gimlet
• Grapefruit and Ginger Infused Gin for a delightful gin and tonic
• Strawberry & Kiwi-infused tequila for the perfect daiquiri.
• Cranberries and cinnamon sticks infused whisky for a festive Christmas drink. 

Creating this Summertime Berry Mojito Drink

Now comes the FUN part of putting everything together for this warm-weather cocktail. Use a good amount of mint leaves per glass, five or six is great. Pour the freshly squeezed lime juice into the glass and muddle the leaves with a cocktail muddler (I have this muddler). You can also use the tip of a wooden spoon handle. Muddling fresh mint in the bottom of the glass releases an aromatic oil that actually changes the flavor of the drink. Don't skimp on the leaves and be careful not to muddle too much, otherwise, it can release a bitter taste. 

Fill the glass with ice and add simple syrup to begin a dazzling layering effect. Next, carefully add the berry-infused rum and top the cocktail off with club soda. This is a flashy presentation that will thoroughly impress your friends.

Can you Make a Pitcher for a crowd?

Absolutely. You can multiply the ingredients to make a full pitcher and convenience will win the day. Once you start pouring though, you lose all the layering effect. But hey, I venture to say your guests will probably not have an issue with that as long as they have a glass in their hand.

• Instead of muddling the mint in the bottom of a pitcher, add a large handful of mint to steep when you make the simple syrup, and then strain it out. Let it cool. Simple syrup will last three to four weeks in the refrigerator. 
• These are the ingredients to make a pitcher that will serve 20 people: Combine 20 ounces of cooled simple syrup, the juice from 5 large limes, and 40 ounces of berry-infused rum. Chill until ready to serve. Hold off on the club soda until you pour the drink into glasses then top it with a splash of chilled club soda. 

Can you make this ahead of time?

Yes, the pitcher of mojitos without the club soda will last in the refrigerator for up to three days. This will free you up on the day of any happy hour party you throw. And it also gives you the freedom to not play bartender all through the evening by having to make individual drinks for everyone. 

One last thing before I leave you. If you're planning a get-together with friends, this Mojito Cocktail Recipe will initiate a "let your hair down" kind of evening. And isn't that what we all want? To be able to be ourselves, drop all pretenses, and delight in the people we enjoy most.

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