Blueberry Mojitos – Recipe!

I am in a blueberry state of mind lately, if there is such a thing?!  I love blueberries in all sorts of things – desserts, salads, glazes and yes, Mojitos. Blueberry Mojitos are not only refreshing, but easy to make and delicious.  By muddling a few blueberries and adding a little mint and lime, you have a new exciting cocktail on your hands.  You can make them the traditional way served with rum or my way, with vodka like in this recipe.  This would make a great cocktail for the 4th of July or any celebration.

Ingredients

2 – 4 pints blueberries

1 bottle vodka

4 limes

2 cups simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water cooked and cooled)

2 bunches of mint

1 liter of soda water

crushed ice

(Serves 12-24)

To Prepare:

1.  Per glass – muddle together 1/4 cup blueberries, 4 mint leaves, slice of lime and 1 tablespoon simple syrup.

2.  Next, fill the glass with ice – crushed or extruded ice preferably.

3.  Add 1 shot (1 1/2 oz.) of vodka, more if you like strong mojitos.

4.  Then, fill to the rim with soda water.

5.  Stir lightly and serve with appetizers or all by themselves!