🍓 Strawberry Mojito: The Ultimate Summer Refresher!
A vibrant twist on the classic mojito, this Strawberry Mojito is bursting with juicy berries, fresh mint, and zesty lime—perfect for hot summer days, outdoor gatherings, or relaxing evenings. It’s sweet, fizzy, tangy, and totally refreshing!
📝 Ingredients:
- 4–5 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- A handful of fresh mint leaves
- 3–4 lime wedges
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup (or adjust to taste)
- 2 oz white rum
- Soda water, to top up
- Ice cubes, as needed
🍹 Instructions:
- Muddle the flavors: In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries, mint leaves, and lime wedges together until the juice is released and fragrant.
- Add the sweetness: Pour in the simple syrup and rum. Stir or shake gently.
- Assemble the drink: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Strain (or pour everything in for a rustic look) into the glass.
- Top and finish: Top off with soda water and give it a light stir.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with extra mint leaves, a strawberry slice, and a lime wheel. Serve immediately with a straw.
🍸 Serving Size:
- This recipe makes 1 serving.
- Easily scale up for a crowd by multiplying the ingredients.
🧠 Notes:
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and color.
- Simple syrup is made by dissolving equal parts sugar and water over heat and letting it cool.
- You can adjust sweetness to taste or use honey/agave for a natural touch.
- For a mocktail version, skip the rum and add more soda water or lemon-lime soda.
💡 Tips:
- Clap the mint leaves between your hands before muddling to release aromatic oils.
- For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with ice instead of serving on the rocks.
- Try adding basil or cucumber for fun herbaceous twists.
- Use flavored soda water (like lime or berry) for extra zest.
🔍 Nutritional Info (Approximate per serving):
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Sugars: 8g
- Alcohol: ~14% ABV (2 oz rum)
- Fat: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Fiber: 1g
Note: Values will vary based on syrup and portion sizes.
✅ Benefits:
- Hydrating with soda water and ice
- Rich in antioxidants from strawberries and mint
- A light cocktail with low sugar and low calories (compared to creamy or heavy drinks)
- Easy to turn non-alcoholic without losing flavor
- Fresh ingredients make it naturally refreshing
❓ Q&A:
Q: Can I use frozen strawberries?
A: Yes! Thaw them slightly before muddling. They work great and help chill the drink too.
Q: What kind of rum is best?
A: White rum is traditional for mojitos—Bacardi, Havana Club, or any smooth light rum.
Q: Can I make it in advance?
A: You can muddle the base (strawberries, lime, mint, syrup) and store it chilled for a few hours. Add ice, rum, and soda just before serving for freshness.
Q: Can I batch this for a party?
A: Absolutely! Multiply the ingredients, mix in a pitcher (except soda), chill, and top with soda when serving.