Saturday, July 7, 2012

IHCC: Salud! ~ Blackberry Lemonade Mojito

This week's I Heart Cooking Clubs theme is Salud!  I'm always one for a good cocktail, so of course I couldn't resist putting together a great summer drink from Rick's recipe collection.


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I love berries in the summer, and Rick's Blackberry Mojito spoke to me...okay it sang to me.  Half the battle with cooking or making cocktails is working with what you've got.  Some of my favorite recipes have come from not having all the right ingredients and winging it a little.  That's going on today.  It worked out fantastically!




Blackberry Lemonade Mojito
From Rick Bayless

Ingredients:
3 blackberries
3/4 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
3 to 4 fresh mint leaves
1 1/4 ounces Bacardi Silver Rum
3/4 ounce Pinnacle Cake Vodka
Lemonade
Soda water
Ice


Directions:

  1. In a rocks glass, muddle together blackberries, simple syrup, lime juice, and mint leaves - chunks of fruit are okay.  
  2. Add enough ice to fill the glass.  Add rum and vodka.  Top with lemonade and a splash of soda water.  Stir cocktail and enjoy!
**Alcohol is only for those 21 and older.  Please drink responsibly.**

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13 comments:

  1. Four Marrs and One VenusJuly 7, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Your Killin Me Julie! Your page really does look so good, I am licking the computer screen!!!!

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  2. NKPJuly 7, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Ooh! I saw that cake vodka in the store, looks tasty! I bought the marshmallow one... I'm not sure why...
    Just looked interesting!
    Great mojito, perfect for this heatwave.
    Cheers!

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  3. kitchen flavoursJuly 7, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Your mojito looks delightful, and with blackberries! Yum!

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  4. KimJuly 8, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    This is a beautiful choice to celebrate all the blackberries that are in season right now. What a gorgeous drink!

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  5. Jamie KJuly 8, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Very pretty drink!

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  6. Deb in HawaiiJuly 8, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    This looks perfectly refreshing. I tried his watermelon mojito and love it too. Nothing like a refreshing mojito on a warm day. ;-)

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  7. Heather S-GJuly 9, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    I can hear that song loud and clear over here. This look perfect! Salud!

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  8. Michelle BJuly 9, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    I'm sad I missed booze...um...I mean beverage week. But this drink will perk me right up (I love blackberries btw). Took a look at the original recipe--I think I like your version more. Thanks for linking up!

    Thank you for inviting me for Get Your Chef On. Unfortunately, none of us likes coconut.

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  9. Julie July 10, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    This looks like a drink I would enjoy. I'm a fan of mojitos so I think I would like a mojito with berries! Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays!

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  10. Carrie @ My Favorite FindsJuly 11, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    I love what you can do w alcohol! I'm featuring this tomorrow from Must Try Monday! Thanks for linking up.

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  11. ChristineJuly 15, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I'm SOOOOOOO trying this recipe Julie!!! It looks FABULOUS!!!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!!

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  12. Ericka BreedloveJuly 15, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    I love making new Mojito recipes and these look tasty! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!!

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  13. Lois ChristensenJuly 15, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday. Please come back again next week with another great recipe!

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