Refreshing Strawberry Mojito
A delightful and refreshing twist on the classic mojito, featuring strawberries and mint for a perfect summer drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lime wedge
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3–4 fresh mint leaves (+ more for garnish)
- 2 large strawberries (stems removed)
- 1 oz white rum
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1.5 tablespoons simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Splash of tonic water (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Glass: Grab a sturdy glass, ideally a highball or a rocks glass.
- Muddle the Lime and Sugar: Place the lime wedge in the bottom of the glass along with the granulated sugar and gently press to release juice and dissolve the sugar.
- Add Fresh Mint: Toss in the mint leaves and gently press with the muddler to release the minty oils.
- Incorporate Strawberries: Use a fork or muddler to gently break up the strawberries just enough to release their juice.
- Pour in the Liquids: Add the white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup, then give it a gentle stir.
- Fill with Ice: Fill your glass with ice cubes to the brim.
- Top it Off: Finish with a splash of tonic water or club soda.
- Garnish Like a Pro: Slap mint leaves between your hands and place them on top of the drink for garnish.
Notes
Serve with a straw and pair with fresh fruit or light snacks. For a pitcher, multiply the ingredients accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Mojito, summer drink, refreshing cocktail