Blueberry Lavender Mojito (Mint Optional)

Picholine's Note:

I recently had my first lavender mojito at a restaurant, so I went looking for a recipe, and I found something similar. The one I had used a lavender and rosewater infused simple syrup but this blueberry version is also quite good. I like that it says 0-15 mint leaves, since I actually prefer my mojitos w/o mint (more like a Caipirinha). We skipped the seltzer, doubled the lime, and used cubes instead of crushed ice. From Martha Stewart Living Radio Blog.

• Total Time: 3 mins
• Prep Time: 3 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 1

• mint leaf
• 10 -15 blueberries
• 1 ounce lavender simple syrup (it's posted in my recipes)
• 1/2 lime, juice of
• 1 1/2 ounces white rum
• club soda

Directions:

1. In a tall glass, muddle mint leaves, simple syrup or lavender syrup, lime juice, blueberries, and rum. Muddle just enough to combine flavors, being careful not to over-muddle.
2. Fill glass with crushed ice. Top with club soda and stir.
3. Garnish with 3 blueberries on a toothpick. Serve with a straw.