If you are looking for a refreshing blackberry cocktail for summer then this Blackberry Lemonade Mojito will be perfect! Fresh muddled blackberries and mint are mixed with lemonade, sparkling soda water, and rum for a cocktail that is SO refreshing and even great as a mocktail recipe.

*Recipe originally shared July 2018 and updated March 2020*
Have you ever had a cocktail with muddled fruit? If not, it will change your life! I still remember the first time I had muddled fruit in a cocktail and was like- HOLY WOW!
Not only does it make this fresh blackberry cocktail pretty, but it adds awesome flavor too!
Ingredients:
Luckily there are only 6 ingredients needed to make this refreshing blackberry rum cocktail!
- Fresh blackberries
- Fresh mint
- Rum (or vodka to make this as a blackberry vodka lemonade)
- Lemonade
- Soda water (or blackberry cider for a fun twist)
- Ice
Steps to make a blackberry lemonade cocktail:
Making a simple fruit mojito at home is actually SO easy and it really makes the perfect summertime cocktail to entertain!
I made this recipe a few years ago for my 27th Birthday party and actually served it in a big pitcher, so I know it can be a great make-ahead cocktail. It also happens to be incredibly easy to make in one glass for those days you just need a refreshing cocktail all to yourself.
First, muddle the blackberries and mint
This is where that fresh flavor comes from. For one cocktail I muddle ¼ cup fresh blackberries and about 3 springs of mint.
If you're making muddled fruit cocktails often, I recommend investing in a Muddler. However, you could honestly do this step with a spoon if you don't have a muddler.

Add in the rum, lemonade, and soda water
After that, add in the rum. I use 1.5 oz per cocktail so it's not too strong. Next comes the lemonade and soda water.
You could definitely use homemade lemonade here, but to make things easier I used store-bought lemonade. The lemonade I used was sweetened, but if you are looking for a lighter low-calorie cocktail an unsweetened lemonade will also work.
After that comes the soda water! I used to use La Croix for this recipe, but we recently invested in a SODA STREAM to be more environmentally conscious. Can I just say- it is AWESOME!? Seriously it creates perfectly fizzy soda water in seconds and is also MUCH less expensive than buying soda in a can.
I've also replaced the soda water in this recipe with Blackberry cider and OMG it was good. Definitely try that if you can find any!
Add crushed ice & serve the mojitos
I love this blackberry mint mojito with crushed ice! I know it sounds silly, but I truly think the style of ice you choose for your cocktails matters. For mojitos and my Tequila Smash I always use crushed ice.
When it comes to my Peach Strawberry Sangria I prefer cubes of ice. Then, of course, there is my frozen Mango Jalapeño Margaritas where I want the ice blended right in!

FAQ & Substitutions:
For sure! This recipe is also great for making a great homemade blackberry lemonade to enjoy on a warm summer night. Just omit the rum and the drink will still taste just as delicious.
Also, yes! I have tried this combo with muddled raspberries and strawberries and WOW it is good. This blackberry mojito serves as a great base recipe to make any homemade lemonade mojito.
Definitely! While I prefer this mojito with rum, vodka or tequila would go really well in this recipe!

I am just sitting here imagining you all drinking these Blackberry Lemonade Mojitos outside on a warm summer night. There's nothing quite like muddled blackberries, fresh lemonade, & muddled mint for the ultimate refreshing summertime cocktail. Enjoy!
-TSG
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Blackberry Lemonade Mojitos
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lemonade homemade or store bought works
- 6 ounces soda water or blackberry cider
- 3 ounces rum
- ½ cup fresh blackberries
- 6-8 leaves fresh mint
Instructions
- Fill two 12 oz glasses up with ice and set aside.
- In a small bowl, use a muddler to crush up your blackberries and mint
- Add the lemonade, rum, soda water/cider, muddled mint & blackberries to a cocktail shaker and shake to combine
- Pour the cocktail over the glasses containing ice and top with additional fresh mint or blackberries. Enjoy!
Jacob says
This was super easy & really refreshing!
Jacob says
This was super easy & really refreshing!
ShortGirlTallOrder says
The fresh berries make it really refreshing! Glad you liked it!