Description
You know that classic mojito that’s been around forever? Well, we just gave it a major glow-up. This Kiwi Blueberry Mojito is what happens when tropical meets berry meets “holy crap, this is gorgeous.” We’re talking fresh kiwi and juicy blueberries muddled with mint, a splash of lime, and just enough rum to make you forget it’s Monday. The color alone will have your Instagram followers sliding into your DMs asking for the recipe. It’s refreshing, it’s stunning, and it tastes like summer decided to throw a party in your glass. My usually-beer-only husband took one sip and said, “We’re making these every weekend now.” Mission accomplished.
Ingredients
For the Fruit Power:
- 2 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (frozen works too if that’s what you’ve got)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp sugar (or simple syrup if you’re fancy)
For the Boozy Business:
- 2 oz white rum (don’t go cheap here, you’ll taste the difference)
- 1/2 oz lime juice (fresh squeezed, please)
- 4–6 oz club soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes (lots of them)
For the Pretty Factor:
- Extra mint sprigs
- A few whole blueberries
- Kiwi slices for garnish
- Lime wheels because we’re not animals
Instructions
In a tall glass (or cocktail shaker if you’re feeling professional), add the kiwi slices, blueberries, mint leaves, lime wedges, and sugar. Now here’s where the magic happens — muddle everything together, but don’t go crazy. You want to release the juices and oils, not turn it into baby food. Give it about 10-15 gentle presses with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon.
Pour in the rum and lime juice. Give it a gentle stir to mix all those beautiful flavors together. Take a moment to appreciate how gorgeous this looks already.
Fill your glass with ice cubes. Not those tiny sad ice cubes from your freezer door — get the good stuff. The ice is going to keep everything perfectly chilled and help dilute it just right.
Pour in the club soda or sparkling water until your glass is full. Give it one final gentle stir — you don’t want to kill all those beautiful bubbles.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint (give it a little slap between your hands first to release the oils), a few extra blueberries, and a slice of kiwi on the rim. Add a lime wheel because we’re civilized people.
Notes
Serve this beauty in a tall glass with a metal straw (save the turtles, people). It’s perfect for sipping by the pool, at a brunch that’s trying too hard, or when you want to pretend you’re at a fancy beach resort instead of your backyard. Pair it with some grilled shrimp skewers or a fresh summer salad, and you’re basically living your best life.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~185 kcal
- Fat: ~12g
- Carbohydrates: ~8g
- Protein: ~14g