Netflix’s latest limited series, The Perfect Couple, has more than just a gripping murder mystery—it’s also serving up serious cocktail inspiration. As tensions rise ahead of a Nantucket wedding that spirals into a suspenseful whodunit, viewers can’t help but notice the elegant blackberry mojitos flowing before the chaos begins.
In The Perfect Couple, based on Elin Hilderbrand’s best-selling novel, a seemingly flawless Winbury family hosts an extravagant wedding on their picturesque Summerland estate. But the celebration takes a dark turn when a body is discovered just hours before the ceremony. Before things unravel, the soon-to-be-blended families gather for pre-wedding festivities with none other than the refreshing blackberry mojito in hand.
The series, which stars Liev Schreiber as Tag Winbury and Nicole Kidman as Greer Winbury, opens with guests arriving at the Winbury’s beachfront mansion. As the bride-to-be, Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson), greets her groom Benji (Billy Howle) and their families, the cultural differences between the two clans become immediately apparent.
One of the show’s first moments of tension comes when the Sacks offer the Winburys a plastic-wrapped fruit basket—a far cry from the refined world of Nantucket luxury. However, it’s not long before the youngest Winbury son, Will, breaks the ice with a tray of blackberry mojitos. What starts as a seemingly light-hearted toast quickly spirals into bickering as family dynamics are tested.
With a comment from Tag describing the mojito as “kind of like a wine cooler but better,” the eldest Winbury son, Tommy, quickly retorts, “It’s nothing like a wine cooler,” only to be met with his father’s snappy response: “Shut up, Tommy.” Amid the squabbling, the berry-filled cocktails seem to be the only thing keeping the peace—if only for a moment.
But while the plot thickens with secrets and scandal, one thing remains certain: the blackberry mojito is the star drink of the show. Here’s how to make your own version and enjoy it without the drama:
Blackberry Mojito Recipe
Ingredients:
- Fresh blackberries (6-8)
- Fresh mint leaves (10-12)
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Club soda
- Crushed ice
Instructions:
- In a glass, muddle blackberries and mint leaves together.
- Add the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice and top with club soda.
- Stir gently, and garnish with a mint sprig and blackberry for a perfect finish.
With a drink in hand, you’ll be ready to dive into the suspense of The Perfect Couple—and perhaps guess who’s behind the shocking turn of events.