Strawberry Mojito
Refreshing summer drink with mint and fresh berries
Cool, bubbly, and bursting with strawberry flavor! This twist on the classic mojito is perfect for sunny afternoons on the patio. Serve it in tall glasses with plenty of ice for the ultimate summer refreshment.
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Mojito
This strawberry mojito is the very definition of summer in a glass. Sweet, tart, and herbal, it combines juicy strawberries, fresh mint, tangy lime, and bubbly club soda into a drink that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. It’s easy to make, super refreshing, and can be enjoyed with or without alcohol.
Ingredient Breakdown: What Each Part Does
- Lime: Adds citrusy brightness and tang.
- Brown sugar: Enhances sweetness and brings a touch of caramel depth.
- Mint leaves: Give a fresh, cooling aroma.
- White rum: Traditional mojito base that adds a clean, tropical note.
- Strawberries: Provide natural sweetness, flavor, and vibrant color.
- Ice cubes: Keep it cold and refreshing.
- Carbonated water (club soda): Brings the bubbles and balances the sweetness.
Make-Ahead Tips
- You can muddle the lime, sugar, and mint in advance and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
- Wait to add strawberries, ice, and soda water until just before serving.
- Make a large batch in a pitcher for easy serving at gatherings.
Storage
Fridge: Best served fresh. If prepping ahead, store the lime-mint-sugar base chilled and combine the rest right before serving.
Freezer: Not suitable for freezing.
Time and Yield
Total time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Per serving: 121 kcal, 0 g fat, 1 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Muddle the base
Cut 1 lime into wedges. Divide the wedges between 4 glasses. Add to each:
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 3 mint leaves
Gently muddle (crush) the mixture using the back of a spoon or a cocktail muddler to release juices and mint oils.
2. Add the rum
Pour 2 cl (0.67 fl oz / about 1⅓ tbsp) white rum into each glass. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
3. Add strawberries
Cut 16 strawberries into quarters. Place a few strawberry wedges in each glass and lightly crush them with the spoon to release flavor.
4. Ice and mint
Fill each glass halfway with ice cubes (about 4 per glass). Add a couple of whole mint leaves for garnish.
5. Top it off
Pour in approx. 1.5 dl (150 ml / ⅔ cup) carbonated water or club soda into each glass. Stir and serve immediately.
Ingredients (Metric & US)
- 1 lime
- 8 tsp brown sugar
- 12 fresh mint leaves (plus extra for garnish)
- 8 cl (80 ml / 2.7 fl oz / 5⅓ tbsp) white rum
- 16 strawberries
- approx. 16 ice cubes
- approx. 6 dl (600 ml / 2½ cups) carbonated water (e.g., club soda)
Non-Alcoholic Option:
Simply replace the white rum with extra club soda or a splash of lemon-lime soda for a mocktail version.
Strawberry Mojito
Ingredients
- 1 lime
- 8 tsp brown sugar
- 12 fresh mint leaves (plus extra for garnish)
- 2.7 fl oz white rum (80 ml)
- 16 strawberries
- 16 ice cubes (approx.)
- 2½ cups carbonated water (e.g., club soda)
Instructions
Muddle the base
- Cut 1 lime into wedges. Divide the wedges between 4 glasses. Add to each: 2 tsp brown sugar, 3 mint leaves
- Gently muddle (crush) the mixture using the back of a spoon or a cocktail muddler to release juices and mint oils.
Add the rum
- Pour 2 cl (0.67 fl oz / about 1⅓ tbsp) white rum into each glass. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add strawberries
- Cut 16 strawberries into quarters. Place a few strawberry wedges in each glass and lightly crush them with the spoon to release flavor.
Ice and mint
- Fill each glass halfway with ice cubes (about 4 per glass). Add a couple of whole mint leaves for garnish.
Top it off
- Pour in approx. 1.5 dl (150 ml / ⅔ cup) carbonated water or club soda into each glass. Stir and serve immediately.