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Strawberry Mojito

Created: August 22, 2023 Updated: August 22, 2023 by Lyuba Brooke 7 Comments *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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This fresh and fruity Strawberry Mojito is made with mint leaves, simple syrup, lime juice, strawberries, light rum, and club soda. It’s delightfully refreshing and perfectly sweet, Perfect for sipping on a hot summer day!

Enjoy more of the best strawberry cocktail recipes like Strawberry Daiquiri and my favorite Strawberry Margarita!

tall glass with bright pink strawberry cocktail with mint and strawberries around.

Table of Contents

  • Ingredients in Strawberry Mojito
  • How to Make a Strawberry Mojito
  • Recipe FAQs
  • How to Make a Virgin Mojito
  • More Summer Recipes To Try
  • Strawberry Mojito Recipe

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!

Ingredients in Strawberry Mojito

The ingredients for strawberry mojito are placed on a wooden surface.

Mint Leaves – Spearmint is best in mojitos because it’s not as strong and powerful as peppermint. If you have to use peppermint, use about half the amount because it’s so strong. Some mint packaging doesn’t specify what type of mint it is, in that case use the normal amount per recipe. 

Simple Syrup – I highly recommend simple syrup over granulated sugar. It’s easy to make with 1:1 sugar and hot water , stir to dissolve, and store in a closed jar, in the refrigerator. 

Lime Juice – For the very best fresh flavor, use freshly squeezed lime juice only. Bottled lime juice won’t create the same fresh acidic flavor.

Strawberries – It’s best to use fresh strawberries but you can use frozen strawberries if you’d like. Make sure they’re totally thawed prior to using.

Rum – White rum should always be used in mojitos.

Club Soda – You can also use seltzer water if preferred.

See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and instructions.

How to Make a Strawberry Mojito

Add the first few ingredients. In a large cocktail shaker, combine diced strawberries (1), mint leaves (2), lime juice (3), and simple syrup (4).

Muddle. Use a blunt-end muddler to muddle everything together to release mint flavor and mash the strawberries (5).

Make it boozy: Pour in the rum (6) and stir.

Pour. Divide the cocktail between two ice filled glasses (7).

Make it bubbly. Add some club soda or seltzer water to each of the glasses (8). Give it a gentle stir to combine.

Recipe FAQs

What is the best muddler to use for mojitos?

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.

What is the best alcohol for strawberry mojitos?

White rum is the best alcohol to use for mojitos of all kinds. It has the best flavor. However, vodka may also be used in a pinch if that’s what you have on hand.

How do I muddle 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. 

Can I use frozen strawberries?

While the best flavor does come from fresh strawberries and that is always my first choice, you can technically use frozen strawberries. Make sure to thaw them completely and discard the excess liquid.

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.

two glasses with bright strawberry mojito cocktails and berries around on the table.

More Summer Recipes To Try

  • Coconut Mojito
  • Honeydew Mojito Popsicles
  • Lemon Lime Mojito
  • Watermelon Mojito
  • Strawberry Mojito Ice Pops

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two tall cocktails with bright strawberry mojitos, and berries, lime and mint around.

Strawberry Mojito Recipe

Delightful and refreshing Strawberry Mojito made with fresh mint, fresh strawberries, fresh lime juice, rum, club soda, and simple syrup.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Equipment

  • Muddler
  • jigger

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

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
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Originally published on Will Cook For Smiles in August, 2014.

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ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.

Comments

  1. Rhonda Danyluk says

    December 31, 2020 at 10:25 am

    I love a strawberry Mojito! I make them all the time but actually leave out any sweetners, using only the strawberries to sweeten 😍

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      January 4, 2021 at 10:12 am

      Yum!

      Reply
  2. June says

    August 10, 2014 at 9:02 am

    5 stars
    Awesome, now we can pass around a second pitcher on the weekend!

    Reply
  3. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

    August 8, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    Congratulations on the graduation!!! You deserve at least 5 of these to celebrate!! Love how fresh and light this mojito is 🙂 Pinned!!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      August 9, 2014 at 8:52 am

      Haha, I think I’ve had at least five 🙂
      Thank you so much, Zainab!!

      Reply
  4. Martha@A Family Feast says

    August 7, 2014 at 8:06 am

    What a gorgeous cocktail! (Slurp!) 😉

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      August 9, 2014 at 8:51 am

      Awe, thank you, Martha!

      Reply

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