Blueberry Mojito

Packed with antioxidant-rich  blueberries, you could almost convince yourself that this style of Mojito is actually good for you.

Ingredients

SERVES 1

• 1 lime, cut into 12 pieces
• 5½ oz (1 cup) fresh blueberries, plus extra for garnish
• 1 small handful mint leaves
• 1½ oz (45 ml) white rum
• 1 oz (30 ml) umeshu (Japanese plum wine) 
• 1 oz (30 ml) Sugar syrup (page 250) 
• 2 oz (60 ml) soda water  
• lime wedge, for garnish 

Directions

1. Muddle the lime, blueberries and mint in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add the rum, umeshu and sugar syrup.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
4. Pour the contents of the shaker into a highball glass and top up with ice.
5. Add the soda water.
6. Garnish with blueberries and a lime wedge.

Excerpted from Tiki Cocktails: 180+ dreamy drinks and luau-inspired libations by Shelly Slipsmith.