Strawberry Mojito
I love mojitos of all kinds, but I think this homemade strawberry mojito might just be my favorite. It’s sweet, but not too sweet, and has the perfect amount of fresh minty strawberry flavor! Plus, since it’s made in the comfort of my own kitchen, I can decide exactly how much of each ingredient I want in my drink.
Here’s the deal. While I think the recipe is pretty perfect the way it is, you may want more or less simple syrup, rum, etc. That’s the beauty of a homemade cocktail! You can sip and alter it as needed without having to make any special requests to a bartender. The best part? You can make it a double for no extra charge!
If you live in a warmer climate like I do (the sunshine state is very true to its name), you’ll love this strawberry mojito during pretty much all seasons. It’s perfect for sipping on when the sun’s out! With that being said, it’s pretty great to enjoy year-round at birthday parties, backyard barbecues, and all other occasions. Cheers!
Lyuba’s Tips to Make a Strawberry Mojito
Rum options: White rum is the best alcohol to use for mojitos of all kinds. If you like a mix of coconut and strawberry, try coconut rum. However, vodka may also be used in a pinch if that’s what you have on hand.
Frozen strawberries: I am anticipating this question because it comes up a lot. Yes, you can use frozen strawberries BUT they are never as aromatic or fresh tasting. So while it’s best to use fresh strawberries, you can use frozen. Just thaw them first.
Muddler: You will need a flat end muddler to muddle mint. When working with herbs, choose a muddler without ridges and one that is not lacquered. If you don’t have a muddler, use a small wooden spoon or a wooden utensil handle with a flat end.
When muddling mint: You want mint to be slightly bruised to release the sweet minty flavor. What you don’t want is to mash it to the pulp. The key is to gently press the mint leaves only about 3 or 4 times with a flat ended muddler (or wooden spoon) to release the mint flavor.
How to Make a Virgin Mojito
It’s so easy! Mojito is one of the best cocktail to actually serve a virgin and a boozy versions of at the parties. There are so many flavors that come from non-alcoholic ingredients like lime juice, simple syrup, and mint. So taking out the rum, keeps most of the delicious mojito flavors.
So to make mojitos virgin, simply omit the rum. Don’t add too much extra club soda though because that will dilute the other flavors.
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Strawberry Mojito Recipe
Ingredients
- 10-15 mint leaves
- 2 oz simple syrup
- 1.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 6 oz strawberries
- 4 oz light rum
- 6-8 oz club soda
- ice
Instructions
- In a large cocktail shaker, combine mint leaves, diced strawberries, simple syrup, and lime juice.
- Use a blunt end muddler to muddle everything together to release mint flavor and mash the strawberries.
- Add rum and stir.
- Add some ice into two glasses, about half way up, and divide the mixture among the glasses. Make sure the glasses are big enough to fit the mixture and some soda water. (You will need glasses that hold about 12-14 oz.)
- Stir the mixture with ice and add club soda and ice.
- Stir gently just a few times and serve.
Notes
- Muddling Mint: The key is to gently press the mint leaves only about 3 or 4 times with a flat ended muddler (or wooden spoon) to release the mint flavor.
- Virgin Mojito: Mojitos have enough distinct flavors to make them virgin washout compromising much of the taste. To make virgin mojitos, simply omit the rum and follow the rest of ingredients and recipe instructions.
Nutrition
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Originally published on Will Cook For Smiles in August, 2014.
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I love a strawberry Mojito! I make them all the time but actually leave out any sweetners, using only the strawberries to sweeten 😍
Yum!
Awesome, now we can pass around a second pitcher on the weekend!
Congratulations on the graduation!!! You deserve at least 5 of these to celebrate!! Love how fresh and light this mojito is 🙂 Pinned!!
Haha, I think I’ve had at least five 🙂
Thank you so much, Zainab!!
What a gorgeous cocktail! (Slurp!) 😉
Awe, thank you, Martha!