Strawberry Mojito

Strawberry mint mojito on a white table.

This Strawberry Mojito is an easy and refreshing summer cocktail that combines red ripe strawberries with fresh mint!

Course Drinks

Cuisine Cuban

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 269kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ½ ounces simple syrup
3 strawberries chopped
4 sprigs fresh mint chopped
soda water
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 ounces rum

Instructions

In a chilled 12 ounce glass or a cocktail shaker, add the rum and the strawberries and mint.
Muddle the rum with the strawberries and mint until the strawberries and mint have broken down and flavored the rum.
Add the lime juice and simple syrup.
Add ice to the cocktail shaker or the glass. if using a cocktail shaker, add the lid and shake for about 15 seconds and then strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice.
Top with the sparkling water and stir.
Garnish with mint sprigs and strawberries.

Notes

Notes:

Always use fresh squeezed lime juice, not bottled. We squeeze a few limes at the beginning of the week to use for cocktails (and cooking) through the week.

Instructions are given for either using a cocktail shaker or preparing the mojito right in the cocktail glass. Try both and see what your preference is.

Simple syrup - equal parts water and sugar heated over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Store in the fridge for up to a month.

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