Blueberry Mojitos
To prepare simple syrup:
1 cup sugar
1 cup cold water
For the Mojito:
1 cup fresh blueberries, washed
1 lemon, sliced
20 fresh mint leaves
4 ounces simple syrup
4 ounces vodka
club soda
Ice cubes
Additional blueberries & mint, for garnish
Instructions:
Bring sugar and cold water to a boil in a saucepan and stir until the sugar dissolves. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes. Remove and cool in the refrigerator 15 minutes.
For the Mojito:
Add blueberries, lemon slices and mint leaves to each glass. Muddle with a wooden spoon so the blueberries are broken and the mint and lime release their juices and flavor.
When ready to serve, add 4 ounces of the cooled syrup over the fruit and ice, vodka and top off with a splash of club soda. Garnish with an additional sprig of mint.
