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Fresh berries, mint, lime, and white rum — muddled right in the glass in 10 minutes. Plus a mocktail version everyone can enjoy.
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Strawberry Mojito

Cool down with a fresh Strawberry Mojito — ripe fresh strawberries, mint, lime, and rum muddled right in the glass. Easy, refreshing, and ready in 10 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Mixing Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Latin
Keyword: cocktail, easy, mocktail, refreshing
Servings: 1 cocktail
Author: Amanda Biddle

Ingredients

  • 3 fresh ripe strawberries , tops removed and berries sliced (plus extra for optional garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon superfine sugar
  • 10 fresh mint leaves , plus extra for garnish
  • ½ lime , cut into 4 small wedges
  • 2 ounces light (white) rum
  • 3 ounces club soda
  • crushed ice (preferred) or cubes

Instructions

  • Add the strawberries and sugar to a highball glass. Muddle them together until the strawberries start to break down into a chunky puree.
  • Add the mint leaves and continue to muddle to release their oils into the mixture. Be careful not to over-muddle the mint leaves so their flavor doesn't become bitter.
  • Add the lime wedges to the glass and gently muddle until their juices are released. Pour in the white rum. (Do not strain the muddled mixture.)
  • Add ice to the glass to almost fill. Top with club soda to fill the glass. Stir to combine (see Note 2).
  • Serve immediately with a mint sprig and/or a strawberry slice for garnish.

Notes

1. Sugar: Superfine sugar (also called caster or baker's sugar) dissolves more easily in cocktails than granulated. You can substitute 1½ tablespoons (¾ ounce) of simple syrup.
To make simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and small bubbles form around the edges. Remove from heat and cool before using.
2.  Adjusting to Taste. Too sweet? Add an extra squeeze of lime. Too tart? Stir in a little simple syrup after mixing, to taste.
3. Mocktail: Omit the rum or substitute a non-alcoholic white rum alternative.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg

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