I'm a big fan of the Mojito. Sometimes I like using different flavored rums but so far my favorite it the original with blackberries added to it. I think I like it more for the color than the taste. Here is how I make my Mojito.

Simple syrup infused with mint

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup mint
Heat water and sugar and stir until sugar is dissolving. Remove from stove and add mint and let it steep for an hour. Strain syrup to remove all the mint leaves. Put syrup into an airtight container and put in the fridge until you are ready to make your drink.

Blackberry Mojito

4 mint leaves
1 1/2 ounces of mint simple syrup
juice of 1 lime
3 ounces light rum
club soda
1/4 cup blackberries

In a tall glass add the mint and start muddling. Take the lime and cut it in half. Juice the lime and add it to the mint. Add the blackberries then fill the glass with crushed ice and add your simple syrup and rum. This is where you will want to add your club soda. I don't add a lot just because I think it taste great without it. Stir your wonderful mojito and enjoy.

I couldn't walk past the southern Living July issue because of the picture of blackberry cobbler on it. I picked up some blackberries the other day at the farmers market and decided to try the recipe. It was very good but my guy still likes my other cobbler better.

Preheat oven to 375

Place 4 cups fresh blackberries in a lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish; sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. lemon juice. Stir together 1 large egg, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup all-purpose flour in a medium bowl until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle over fruit. Drizzle 6 Tbsp. melted butter over topping. Bake for 35 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream, if desired garnish with fresh mint sprig. Makes 6 servings.