Description
A sweet and bubbly cocktail with fresh mint, lime, strawberries, white rum, and club soda, offering a refreshing twist on the classic mojito.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or simple syrup to taste)
- 6–8 fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 2 ounces white rum
- Ice cubes
- Club soda, to top
- Strawberry slice and mint sprig, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Muddle the Mint and Lime: In a sturdy glass (a highball glass works perfectly), gently muddle the mint leaves, lime wedges, and sugar together. Press down and twist a few times to release the mint’s aroma and the lime’s juice without shredding the mint leaves.
- Add the Strawberries: Add the quartered strawberries to the glass. Muddle them gently with the mint, lime, and sugar mixture. Avoid over-muddling; you want to break them down enough to release their juice and flavor, but not turn them into a complete puree. A few gentle presses should do the trick.
- Pour in the Rum: Add the white rum to the glass.
- Add Ice: Fill the glass almost to the top with ice cubes. Crushed ice is also a great option for a more refreshing and diluted mojito, especially on a hot day.
- Top with Club Soda: Pour club soda over the ice, leaving a little space at the top of the glass.
- Stir Gently: Using a long spoon, gently stir the mixture to combine all the ingredients. Be careful not to over-stir, as this can flatten the carbonation from the club soda. A few gentle stirs are all you need.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste your mojito! If it’s not sweet enough, add a little more sugar or simple syrup. If it’s too sweet, add a squeeze of lime juice.
- Garnish (Optional): For a beautiful presentation, garnish your strawberry mojito with a strawberry slice and a fresh mint sprig. You can also add a lime wedge to the rim of the glass.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your refreshing strawberry mojito immediately! It’s best served cold and fresh.
Notes
- Spearmint is the classic choice for mojitos.
- Gentle muddling is key to avoid bitterness.
- Use ripe, juicy strawberries for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness and tartness to your preference.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and replace it with more club soda or sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes