Last week, the hand-written sign perched atop the the tomatoes at Chicago’s Green City Market said:
”Fading fast. Get them while they last.”
The same goes for the blueberries and the drink that became the signature of my summer cocktail hour capping off adventures from Michigan to Maine.
Fresh and lovely tasting, I made this cocktail for friends to rave reviews while converting even avowed non-mojito drinkers. From the book, Market Fresh Mixology by Bridget Albert, the drink is like a kiss on the cheek for a summer’s day well spent.
Tomorrow, I will buy a pint or two of the last blueberries of the season and a bunch of mint. Friends and I will toast a beautiful, but all too short, summer. I suggest that you do the same.
Blueberry Lavender Mojito
- 10-15 mint leaves
- 1 oz lavender simple syrup (1c water+1 c sugar, boiled with 1 TBP dried food grade lavender. Strain and cool.)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 15-20 blueberries
- 1.5 oz white rum (full disclosure: I use 2 oz for a bit more kick)
- Club soda
In a tall glass muddle the mint, lavender syrup, lime juice, 15 blueberries and rum. Be careful not to over-muddle. Fill glass with crushed ice and top with club soda.
Enjoy!
Have some fun with this cocktail with the fruits of the season! Strawberries and raspberries also get along very well with lavender.
Cheers!
Comment by Bridget — September 8, 2009 @ 12:48 PM
Thanks, Bridget. Your book, Market Fresh Mixology, is a great resource for delicious cocktail receipes. I’m looking forward to more cocktail postings as the seasons progress!
Comment by Caron Slimak — September 8, 2009 @ 3:32 PM
This looks absolutely refreshing. What a great excuse to have friends over for cocktails.
Comment by paisley — September 16, 2009 @ 7:20 PM
So delish. Friends will love you for it. Invite away!
Comment by Queen of Cashmere — September 16, 2009 @ 7:42 PM
[...] *If you are wondering what I did with my bunch of lavender, I dried it and made this — cheers! [...]
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