Strawberry Mojito Recipe

This refreshing and fruity take on the mojito is a great way to use those fresh summer berries in a cocktail. Mint is also plentiful in the summer months and it’s a great time to make different mojito variations. 

What is a Mojito?

A mojito is a refreshing classic Cuban cocktail. It is made with white rum, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, and club soda. For a classic mojito, muddle the mint, syrup (or sugar) lime juice, add rum, fill with ice, top with club soda, and garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel.

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What is Muddling?

Muddling is a bartending technique used to release the flavors and aromas of certain ingredients, like herbs or fruits, in cocktails. It involves gently crushing or bruising the ingredients to extract their essential oils and juices, which enhances the overall taste of the drink.

Sugar Alternatives

Mojitos can often call for either sugar or a simple syrup. If you want to cut down on your sugar you can use a sugar alternative like Splenda. You can also make your own simple syrup using a sugar alternative instead of sugar. 

What kind of glassware to use

Using a tall glass for drinks like a mojito and other drinks with bubbles is important because it allows the bubbles to fully develop and rise to the top, creating a beautiful and enjoyable visual display. Plus, the tall shape of the glass allows you to add more ice and liquid without spilling, making it easier to enjoy every last sip. I love these glasses from Libbey. 

How To Make A Strawberry Mojito

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, diced
• Fresh mint leaves
• ½ oz simple syrup
• 1 1/2 ounces white rum
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 4-6 ounces club soda
• Ice

Instructions:

In a tall glass, add the diced strawberries, fresh mint leaves, and syrup. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, muddle the ingredients together until the strawberries are slightly mashed and the mint leaves are fragrant.

Add the white rum and lime juice to the glass and stir.

Fill the glass with ice, and top with club soda. Stir gently to combine.

Garnish with additional strawberries and mint leaves if desired.

Enjoy your delicious and refreshing strawberry mojito!

Other Mojito Recipes To Try

Don’t you hate when you get a hankering for a fresh, tasty cocktail, but you’re missing one or two ingredients from every recipe you find? I love this recipe because it’s made with ingredients that you’re likely to already have in your refrigerator. Nothing fancy – just fruit, rum and club soda! Don’t forget the mint.

Mojitos are my jam lately. Something about lime and rum makes the mint taste so refreshing and even tangy. This one is great to have while laying by the pool or watching the sun set. Strawberries are the best late in the summer but why not mix yourself up one of these in the winter when you’re dreaming of warmer days?

For other cocktail or mojito options, try:

• Cucumber Ginger Mojito
• Coconut Mojito
• Passion Tea Mojito

The Classic Strawberry Mojito Recipe

What makes this drink so great is that it also can stand alone without the rum. Mocktails are also delicious and deserve to be just as fun. Simply leave out the rum and add a touch more club soda!

Easy Summer Strawberry Mojito Recipe