A refreshing twist on the classic mojito brings the sweet taste of blueberries to this light summer drink. This low-calorie blueberry mojito recipe contains just 120 calories per serving while keeping the fresh mint and rum flavors that make mojitos so popular.
Fresh blueberries add natural sweetness and a beautiful purple-blue color to the drink.
The mix of mint leaves, lime juice, and light rum creates a balanced blend that works well for pool parties or backyard gatherings.
Regular mojitos pack extra sugar and calories from simple syrup, but this lighter version uses a natural sweetener instead.
The recipe takes only 5 minutes to make and requires basic ingredients found at most grocery stores.
Blueberry Mojito Lite Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- fresh blueberries
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 oz light rum
- 1 oz sugar-free simple syrup
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
- Extra mint and blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- Shake for 10-15 seconds until well chilled. Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries and a mint sprig.
Notes
Tasting Notes
This light and refreshing mojito offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. The fresh blueberries add natural sweetness and a subtle purple hue to the drink.
The mint brings a cool, crisp element that mingles with the lime’s bright citrus notes.
Each sip starts with the sweetness of blueberry, followed by zesty lime and finishing with clean mint.
The carbonation from club soda creates a pleasant fizzy texture while keeping the drink light.
At only 120 calories per serving, this cocktail provides all the classic mojito flavors with less sugar.
Key Flavor Notes:
- Sweet blueberry
- Fresh mint
- Tart lime
- Light bubbles
- Clean finish
The drink maintains its fruity character without being overly sweet. The natural blueberry flavor shines through clearly, making it an ideal choice for warm weather sipping.
White rum provides a subtle warmth that balances the cold, bubbly nature of the drink.
The alcohol remains subtle, letting the fruit and herb flavors take center stage.
The pale purple color and floating blueberries make this cocktail visually appealing. Fresh mint garnish adds an aromatic element that enhances the drinking experience.
Substitute
A Blueberry Mojito Lite can be made with different ingredients when the main ones aren’t available. Each swap keeps the drink’s fresh taste while changing it slightly.
Fresh mint leaves can be replaced with 1/2 teaspoon of mint extract or dried mint leaves. When using dried mint, add 1 teaspoon to the drink.
For the blueberries, frozen ones work just as well as fresh. Other berries like blackberries or raspberries make good substitutes too. Use the same amount as called for in the recipe.
You can swap light rum with white rum or vodka. For a non-alcoholic version, use coconut water or white grape juice instead.
Club soda alternatives include:
- Sparkling water
- Seltzer water
- Diet lemon-lime soda
- Sugar-free tonic water
Sugar substitutes for this drink:
- Stevia
- Monk fruit sweetener
- Erythritol
- Zero-calorie simple syrup
