I made a Strawberry Mojito with just five ingredients and one clever trick that prevents dilution and makes prep effortless.

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I love how a Strawberry Mojito Recipe can upend a sunny afternoon. Bright notes of fresh strawberries and fresh mint leaves lift the drink into something almost wild, makes you look twice.

I make them by the lake when the sun wont quit, everyone asks whats different even though theres nothing fancy, its just that pop of fresh fruit and herb. It’s light, fizzy, and the kind of drink that feels effortless, perfect for my list of Fruity Cocktails, simple, a little messy, and somehow impossible to resist.

Ingredients

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White rum, adds boozy warmth and sweetness, no nutrients, mostly alcohol calories
Fresh strawberries, juicy and tart, good vitamin C and fiber, natural sweetness
Fresh mint leaves, aromatic, tiny amounts of vitamins, cool flavor, helps balance sweetness
Fresh lime juice, sharp sour tang, high in vitamin C, cuts right through sweetness
Simple syrup, pure sugar, adds sweetness and body, bumps carbs and calories
Club soda, bubbly and bright, nearly zero calories, lifts the drink and keeps it lighter
Crushed ice and garnishes, chill and dilute slowly, fresh slices add flavor and visual pop

Ingredient Quantities

White rum, 2 oz (60 ml), the good kind if you got it

Fresh strawberries, 4 medium hulled and quartered

Fresh mint leaves, 8 to 10 leaves

Fresh lime juice, 1 oz (30 ml) about 1 lime

Simple syrup, 1/2 to 3/4 oz (15 to 22 ml) or 1 tsp granulated sugar

Club soda, 2 to 3 oz (60 to 90 ml) to top

Crushed ice or ice cubes

Extra strawberry slices lime wedge and mint sprig for garnish

How to Make this

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1. Chill a tall glass if you want then drop 4 hulled quartered strawberries, 8 to 10 mint leaves and 1/2 to 3/4 oz simple syrup or 1 tsp granulated sugar into a sturdy glass or shaker. Muddle gently until the strawberries are mostly broken and the mint smells fragrant, but dont pulverize the mint or it gets bitter.

2. Add 1 oz fresh lime juice and 2 oz white rum, the good kind if you got it.

3. If using a shaker add a few ice cubes and shake 6 to 8 seconds, if not just stir well in the glass so the lime, rum and muddled fruit start to marry.

4. Fill your serving glass with crushed ice or ice cubes (crushed ice chills and dilutes faster so the drink feels lighter).

5. Strain the muddled mixture over the ice into the serving glass.

6. Top with 2 to 3 oz club soda and give one gentle stir so you dont flatten the bubbles.

7. Taste and adjust: add a little more simple syrup if you want it sweeter or a splash more lime if it needs brightness.

8. Slap a mint sprig between your hands to wake up the oils then garnish with the mint sprig, extra strawberry slices and a lime wedge. Serve with a straw and enjoy by the water.

Equipment Needed

1. Tall Collins or highball glass, chill it if you want
2. Muddler or sturdy wooden spoon to bruise the mint and mash the strawberries
3. Cocktail shaker or a sturdy mixing glass and a long bar spoon for stirring
4. Jigger or measuring spoons for the rum, lime and syrup
5. Citrus juicer or reamer for fresh lime juice
6. Fine mesh strainer to catch seeds and big bits when you pour
7. Paring knife and small cutting board for hulled strawberries and lime wedges
8. Ice scoop or tongs and a way to crush ice, like an ice crusher or a sealed bag and mallet

FAQ

Q: Can I use frozen strawberries?
A: Yes, thaw them a bit and drain any excess juice first, theyre fine. Frozen ones will be softer and release more liquid so use a touch less simple syrup.

Q: How do I muddle the mint and strawberries without making it bitter?
A: Press gently, dont smash the mint to bits. Use a wooden muddler or the back of a spoon, a few soft presses until juices come out, stop when the mint smells bright.

Q: Can I make this non alcoholic?
A: Totally. Swap the rum for extra club soda or sparkling water, or use a non alcoholic rum substitute. Add a splash of white grape juice if you want more body.

Q: I dont have simple syrup, can I use granulated sugar?
A: Yes, but dissolve the sugar while muddling the strawberries and lime so it melts, about 1 teaspoon per drink. Simple syrup is easier though, it blends smoother.

Q: Can I make this ahead or batch it for a party?
A: Make a strawberry mint syrup or mix the rum lime and sweetener ahead and keep it chilled up to 24 hours. Add ice and club soda right before serving so its fizzy.

Q: How strong is this and can I make it weaker?
A: With 2 ounces of rum its a standard cocktail, but you can reduce the rum to 1 ounce or add more club soda to make it lighter, no big deal.

Strawberry Mojito Recipe Substitutions and Variations

White rum: swap with vodka for a neutral booze that won’t fight the fruit, tequila blanco for a brighter, slightly peppery vibe, or coconut rum if you want it more tropical.
Fresh strawberries: frozen thawed berries work great since they mash easier, raspberries give a nice tangy twist, or use a spoon of strawberry jam/puree if you’re in a hurry.
Fresh mint leaves: basil is a good stand-in for a savory-herbal note, lemon balm gives a milder citrusy-mint flavor, or use a little mint syrup if you can’t muddle fresh herbs.
Simple syrup: honey syrup (1:1 honey and warm water), agave nectar, or just stir a tsp of granulated sugar into the lime and muddled fruit till it dissolves.

Pro Tips

1. Muddle order matters: toss the strawberries and a little sugar together first to break them up and pull out juice, then add the mint and press gently so you get mint aroma without the bitter taste, dont pulverize the leaves.

2. Chill everything you can — the glass, the rum, even the club soda in the fridge — colder ingredients mean less dilution and a brighter drink, but if you like it lighter use crushed ice because it melts faster.

3. Double-strain if you want a smooth sip, use a fine mesh or julep strainer to catch seeds and pulp, or skip the fine strain for a rustic, pulpy version that feels more homemade.

4. Don’t over-garnish; slap the mint once to wake the oils and lay it on top, add a thin strawberry slice on the rim for aroma, and taste before adding more syrup because a little extra lime often fixes a drink better than more sugar.

Strawberry Mojito Recipe

Recipe by Dan Coroni

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I made a Strawberry Mojito with just five ingredients and one clever trick that prevents dilution and makes prep effortless.

Servings

servings

Calories

180

kcal

Equipment: 1. Tall Collins or highball glass, chill it if you want
2. Muddler or sturdy wooden spoon to bruise the mint and mash the strawberries
3. Cocktail shaker or a sturdy mixing glass and a long bar spoon for stirring
4. Jigger or measuring spoons for the rum, lime and syrup
5. Citrus juicer or reamer for fresh lime juice
6. Fine mesh strainer to catch seeds and big bits when you pour
7. Paring knife and small cutting board for hulled strawberries and lime wedges
8. Ice scoop or tongs and a way to crush ice, like an ice crusher or a sealed bag and mallet

Ingredients

White rum, 2 oz (60 ml), the good kind if you got it
Fresh strawberries, 4 medium hulled and quartered
Fresh mint leaves, 8 to 10 leaves
Fresh lime juice, 1 oz (30 ml) about 1 lime
Simple syrup, 1/2 to 3/4 oz (15 to 22 ml) or 1 tsp granulated sugar
Club soda, 2 to 3 oz (60 to 90 ml) to top
Crushed ice or ice cubes
Extra strawberry slices lime wedge and mint sprig for garnish

Directions

Chill a tall glass if you want then drop 4 hulled quartered strawberries, 8 to 10 mint leaves and 1/2 to 3/4 oz simple syrup or 1 tsp granulated sugar into a sturdy glass or shaker. Muddle gently until the strawberries are mostly broken and the mint smells fragrant, but dont pulverize the mint or it gets bitter.
Add 1 oz fresh lime juice and 2 oz white rum, the good kind if you got it.
If using a shaker add a few ice cubes and shake 6 to 8 seconds, if not just stir well in the glass so the lime, rum and muddled fruit start to marry.
Fill your serving glass with crushed ice or ice cubes (crushed ice chills and dilutes faster so the drink feels lighter).
Strain the muddled mixture over the ice into the serving glass.
Top with 2 to 3 oz club soda and give one gentle stir so you dont flatten the bubbles.
Taste and adjust: add a little more simple syrup if you want it sweeter or a splash more lime if it needs brightness.
Slap a mint sprig between your hands to wake up the oils then garnish with the mint sprig, extra strawberry slices and a lime wedge. Serve with a straw and enjoy by the water.

Notes

Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.