Strawberry Mojito
This strawberry mojito is light, refreshing, and well-balanced, with fresh strawberries, lime, and mint doing most of the work. It’s quick to make and easy to adjust to taste.
Servings 1 drinks
Calories 250kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup white rum 2 oz
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 oz
- 2 tbsp simple syrup, plus more to taste 1 oz
- 4 ripe strawberries hulled
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup club soda to top
- Ice
- Fresh mint and sliced strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Add the strawberries, mint leaves, and simple syrup to a sturdy glass, jar, or cocktail shaker. Gently muddle just until the strawberries release their juice and the mint becomes fragrant. Avoid over-muddling the mint.
- Add the white rum, fresh lime juice, and a handful of ice.
- Shake briefly until chilled, or stir well if you prefer a slightly less diluted drink.
- Taste the mixture after adding the rum and before pouring over ice, then adjust sweetness or lime as needed.
- Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice, or pour everything in for a more rustic drink.
- Top with club soda, stir gently, garnish with mint and a sliced strawberry, and serve immediatel
Notes
Strawberries: Ripe strawberries make a big difference. If they’re bland or underripe, you may need a touch more simple syrup.
Mint: Press gently, don’t crush. The mint should smell bright, not grassy.
Lime juice: If the drink tastes flat, it usually needs more lime, not more sugar.
Shaken vs. stirred: Shaking chills the drink quickly and adds a bit more dilution. Stirring keeps it cleaner and slightly stronger — both work.
Frozen strawberries: You can use frozen strawberries if needed. Let them thaw first; the flavor will be slightly softer and the color a bit deeper.
Frozen: Blend everything except the club soda with ice, then finish with a splash of soda.
Mocktail: Skip the rum and add extra club soda with a splash of strawberry purée.
Spicy: Muddle a thin slice of jalapeño with the strawberries for a subtle kick.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 250kcal