Strawberry Mojito

Strawberry Mojito with a bottle of rum in the background.

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Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Keyword strawberry mojito, strawberry mojito drink, strawberry mojito recipe

Prep Time 10

Servings

Calories 268kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

1 cup strawberries hulled
8 fresh mint leaves for muddling/juicing
2 ounces orange juice fresh squeezed is best (or 1 peeled orange, with pith removed if using a juicer)
1 ounce lime juice or lemon juice, freshly squeezed (or 1 peeled lime or lemon if using a juicer)
2 ounces simple syrup plus more to taste
ice
8 to 10 strawberries hulled and halved or thinly sliced
8 fresh mint leaves for assembling

For Cocktails

4 ounces white rum such as Bacardi
4 ounces sparkling water club soda, or lemon‑lime soda (plus more if needed), chilled

For Mocktails

8 ounces sparkling water club soda, or lemon‑lime soda (plus more if needed), chilled

Optional Garnishes

strawberry halves and/or slices
lime slices or orange slices
fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Classic Preparation

Divide the strawberries between two glasses. Add 4 mint leaves, 1 ounce orange juice, ½ ounce lime juice and 1 ounce simple syrup to each glass.
1 cup strawberries, 2 ounces orange juice, 1 ounce lime juice, 2 ounces simple syrup
Gently muddle the ingredients to release the strawberry juices and mint oils. Avoid crushing the mint too aggressively, which can make it taste bitter.
For cocktails: Fill each glass with ice. Divide the prepared strawberries and remaining mint leaves evenly between the glasses. Add 2 ounces of white rum to each glass, then top each drink with about 2 ounces of sparkling water, club soda or lemon-lime soda. A combination of mixers is also delicious.
ice, 8 to 10 strawberries, 4 ounces white rum, 4 ounces sparkling water, 8 fresh mint leaves
For mocktails: Fill each glass with ice. Divide the prepared strawberries and remaining mint leaves evenly between the glasses, then top each drink with about 4 ounces of sparkling water, club soda or lemon-lime soda.
ice, 8 to 10 strawberries, 8 ounces sparkling water, 8 fresh mint leaves
Stir gently. Garnish with strawberries, citrus slices and fresh mint, if desired. Serve immediately.
strawberry halves, lime slices, fresh mint leaves

Cold Press Juicer Preparation

Add the strawberries, 8 mint leaves, peeled orange and peeled lime to the juicer. Remove as much of the citrus pith as possible before juicing. Process according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
1 cup strawberries, 2 ounces orange juice, 1 ounce lime juice, 8 fresh mint leaves
Taste the juice. Stir in up to 2 ounces of simple syrup, depending on the sweetness of the fruit, and add more lemon or lime juice if you prefer a tangier drink.
2 ounces simple syrup
To decorate the glasses, lay each glass on its side and arrange the strawberry halves or slices along the inside. Divide the remaining mint leaves between the glasses, then add enough ice to hold the strawberries in place. Set the glasses upright.
ice, 8 to 10 strawberries, 8 fresh mint leaves
Divide the juice evenly between the two glasses.
For cocktails, add 2 ounces of white rum to each glass. Top each drink with about 2 ounces of sparkling water, club soda or lemon-lime soda.
4 ounces white rum, 4 ounces sparkling water
For mocktails, omit the rum and top each glass with about 4 ounces of sparkling water, club soda or lemon-lime soda.
8 ounces sparkling water
Stir gently and garnish as desired. Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.
strawberry halves, lime slices, fresh mint leaves

Notes

Storage Information

Strawberry Mojitos are best assembled just before serving so the ice stays frozen, the mint tastes fresh and the mixer remains fizzy. Once combined, the drinks will become diluted as the ice melts and will gradually lose their bubbles.

Make Ahead: For advance preparation, hull and cut the strawberries and squeeze the citrus juice up to one day ahead. Store each component separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The cold-pressed strawberry and citrus mixture can also be refrigerated in a tightly sealed container for up to 24 hours, although its fresh flavor and color are best the day it is made. Wait to muddle the mint, add the rum and pour in the sparkling mixer until you are ready to serve.
Freezer: Freezing the finished mojitos is not recommended, but the strawberry-citrus juice can be frozen without the rum or sparkling water. Freeze it in an ice cube tray for up to 2 months, then thaw the cubes in the refrigerator or add them to future drinks.

Tools and Equipment (affiliate links): Cold Press Juicer | Muddler | Fine Mesh Strainer | Measuring Cups

Please see post above for more information, step-by-step process photos, recipe tips and frequently asked questions.

Using the classic muddling method but don't want the pulp? Use a fine-mesh strainer for the smoothest drink.

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