Midnight Cocktails

Name: Midnight Cocktails
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/3 cup seedless blackberry spreadable fruit; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1/3 cup rum or brandy; 1 cup club soda; GARNISH:; Mint sprigs

This variation on a mojito uses blackberry spreadable fruit, which gives it a deep purple color and a bit of sweetness in every sip.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1/3 cup seedless blackberry spreadable fruit
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/3 cup rum or brandy
1 cup club soda
GARNISH:
Mint sprigs

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine spreadable fruit and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth; transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate until chilled.
In a small pitcher, muddle mint leaves and lime juice. Add blackberry syrup and rum. Divide between two cocktail glasses. Stir in club soda; garnish with mint sprigs.