Sparkling Blueberry Mojito

Ingredients:

• • Blueberry simple syrup
• • 1/2 cup sugar
• • 1 cup water
• • 1 cup frozen blueberries, heaped
• • 1 cup strawberries, heaped
• • Cocktail Ingredients
• • 6 ounces white rum
• • Handful of mint leaves
• • 2 cups Sparkling Water

Method:

• • Prepare the sparkling water: Fizz 1 bottle of water.
• • Prepare Blueberry simple syrup: Combine sugar, water, strawberries and frozen blueberries to a small medium saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce and let cook for 10 minutes. As it cooks, mash the blueberries with a fork or spoon to break down.
• • Once cooked, add contents to a blender (or use a handheld blender) and puree until smooth. Add to a container and let cool for a few hours or until ready to serve.
• • Prepare cocktail: Add a few mint leaves and 1 shot of rum to a tall glass with ice. Add 1 ½ shots of the blueberry simple syrup. Top with the sparkling water and serve immediately.
• • Tip: garnish with cucumber and mint or extra blueberries, if desired.