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

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

Netflix’s new star-studded series Perfect Couple follows an extravagant wedding in Nantucket, Massachusetts that goes awry when a body washes up on the property just hours before the wedding. But before the picturesque family are ushered from their seaside estate, Summerland, to the examination rooms, they enjoy pre-wedding festivities with blackberry mojitos.

The first episode of a six-episode series — based on The The New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand’s novel of the same name — depicts a wedding party arriving at the beach villa owned by Tag and Greer Winbury (played by Liev Schreiber and Nicole Kidman).

After bride-to-be Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson) picks up her parents from the ferry, they are quickly greeted by the groom, Benji Winbury (Billy Howle), Tag, Greer and the rest of the posh crew.

The clash of cultures begins immediately. The Sacks bring the Winburys a plastic-wrapped fruit basket, which Kidman’s character accepts but holds cautiously.

Tag asks Amelia’s father, Bruce, if he plays golf, but Bruce says he doesn’t. Karen, Amelia’s mother, replies, “Well, you could probably pick it up, honey. I mean, he’s really athletically built.” Greer replies under his breath, “I don’t think it’s something you pick up.”

The moment of tension is interrupted by the youngest Winbury child, Will.

A family fights over welcome drinks in the first episode of ‘The Perfect Couple’.

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“We have light refreshments here,” he begins, carrying a tray of cocktails.

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

“We made uh blackberry martinis,” Will continues, adding drinks.

A blended family poses for a picture with their blackberry mojitos.

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

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

The argument is cut short as the blended family sips their berry-infused cocktails and poses for a photo in front of the beach house.

The tension doesn’t let up as this fairytale wedding turns into a story of who did it. But if you want to get into the spirit of the series, this big batch of blackberry mojitos — shared in PEOPLE’s sister publication Southern Living — is perfect for viewing pleasure.

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Blackberry Mojito Punch

3 cups of blueberry and blackberry juice mixture

2 (12 oz.) cans frozen mojito mix

2 (1-liter) bottles of carbonated drink, chilled

1½ cups white rum

3 limes, cut into slices

1 (12 oz.) package frozen blackberries

Sprigs of fresh mint, for decoration

1. Combine blueberry-blackberry juice mix, frozen mojito mix, sparkling water, white rum, lime wedges, and frozen blackberries. Pour into a glass filled with ice and garnish with mint sprigs.

Makes: About 16 cups Active time: 5 minutes Total time: 5 minutes

Perfect Couple premiered September 5th on Netflix and is now available to stream.

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