Kiwi Blueberry Mojito Cocktail (Printer-Friendly)

Fresh kiwi and blueberries combine with mint, rum, and sparkling water for a bright, festive summer drink.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 medium ripe kiwis, peeled and roughly chopped
02 - 1 cup fresh blueberries, divided (3/4 cup for muddling, 1/4 cup reserved for garnish)

→ Fresh Elements

03 - 1/3 cup packed fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
04 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 large limes)

→ Sweetener

05 - 1/4 cup fine granulated sugar, or adjust to taste

→ Alcohol

06 - 3/4 to 1 cup light rum

→ Sparkling & Ice

07 - 1 1/2 cups chilled sparkling water
08 - 3 cups ice cubes, plus more as needed

→ Garnish & Rim

09 - Colored decorating sugar or cookie sprinkles, for rimming glasses
10 - Lime wedges, for rimming and serving

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Pulse the chopped kiwis, sugar, and lime juice in a food processor until a coarse, pulpy puree forms with some texture remaining.
02 - Transfer the kiwi puree to a large pitcher. Stir in the light rum, starting with 3/4 cup and tasting before adding more to preference.
03 - In a small bowl, use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush 3/4 cup blueberries until just releasing juices but not pureed.
04 - Run a lime wedge along each glass rim, then dip rims into colored decorating sugar or sprinkles until coated.
05 - Layer half of the ice and half the mint leaves into the pitcher. Scatter in the crushed blueberries and a few kiwi slices. Add the remaining ice and mint, then gently top with reserved whole blueberries.
06 - Pour the chilled sparkling water into the pitcher, stirring gently to combine without losing effervescence. Taste and adjust sweetness or alcohol as needed. Pour into prepared glasses, garnish with additional mint, kiwi slices, and blueberries as desired.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - To maintain fizz, add sparkling water just before serving and always use chilled ingredients for the best presentation.
02 - For a nonalcoholic option, omit rum and substitute with additional sparkling water or fruit juice.
03 - Ideal for advance preparation: store the fruit base in the refrigerator and add mint, ice, and sparkling only when ready to serve.

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