Maple Blackberry Mojito

Name: Maple Blackberry Mojito
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving.
Ingredients: 4 fresh or frozen blackberries, thawed; 5 fresh mint leaves; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 lime wedge; 1/4 cup club soda, chilled; 1-1/2 ounces light rum; 1/2 to 3/4 cup ice cubes

This refreshing cocktail is how you take advantage of prime berry season during the summer months. I've also used other types of fruit, including raspberries, kiwi and strawberries. —Donna Noel, Gray, Maine

Ingredients

4 fresh or frozen blackberries, thawed
5 fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 lime wedge
1/4 cup club soda, chilled
1-1/2 ounces light rum
1/2 to 3/4 cup ice cubes

Directions

In a glass, muddle the blackberries and mint with maple syrup. Squeeze lime wedge into the glass. Stir in club soda and rum. Strain into a chilled glass; serve with ice.