The Perfect CoupleHas Us Dying for a Blackberry Mojito — Get the Recipe

Mar. 15, 2025

Liev Schreiber holding a blackberry mojito in ‘The Perfect Couple’.Photo:Netflix

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The Winbury family might not be as perfect as they seem, but their drinks are.

Netflix’s new star-studded seriesThe Perfect Couplefollows an extravagant Nantucket, Mass. wedding gone awry when a body washes up on the property just hours before the nuptials. But before the picturesque family is taken from their seaside estate, Summerland, and into interrogation rooms, they enjoy some pre-wedding festivities with blackberry mojitos.

The culture clash kicks off right away. The Sacks bring the Winburys a plastic-wrapped fruit basket, which Kidman’s character accepts but holds tentatively.

Tag asks Amelia’s father, Bruce, if he plays golf but Bruce answers that he does not. Karen, Amelia’s mother, replies, “Well, you could probably pick it up, hon. I mean he’s really athletic.” Greer responds under her breath, “I don’t think it’s something you pick up.”

The family argues over the welcome drink in the first episode of ‘The Perfect Couple’.Netflix

“Here we have a light refreshment,” he begins, carrying a tray of cocktails.

“Oh wow, it’s like a hotel!” one of the Sacks excitedly responds.

“We made uh blackberry martinis,” Will continues, passing around the drinks.

The blended family poses for a picture with their blackberry mojitos.Netflix

“It’s a mojito,” Tag interjects. “It’s kind of like a wine cooler but better.”

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“It’s nothing like a wine cooler,” says the eldest Winbury son Tommy (Jack Reynor). Tag snaps: “Shut up, Tommy."

The squabbling is cut short as the blended family sips on their berry-filled cocktails and poses for a photo in front of the beachside home.

The tension never subsides as this fairytale wedding turns into a who-done-it story. But if you are looking to get into the spirit of the series, this big batch version of blackberry mojitos —shared in PEOPLE’s sister publicationSouthern Living— is perfect for a watch party.

Blackberry Mojito Punch

3 cups blueberry-blackberry juice blend

2 (12-oz.) cans frozen mojito mix

2 (1-liter) bottles club soda, chilled

1½ cups white rum

3 limes, sliced

1 (12-oz.) package frozen blackberries

Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

1.Stir together blueberry-blackberry juice blend, frozen mojito mix, club soda, white rum, lime slices and frozen blackberries. Pour into an ice-filled glass and garnish with mint sprigs.

Makes:About 16 cupsActive time:5 minutesTotal time:5 minutes

The Perfect Couplepremiered Sept. 5 on Netflix and is available for streaming now.

source: people.com