Strawberry Mojito Recipe
One of our favourite drinks on a hot summer day is a good mojito. Sugar, mint, rum and lime - it's heaven in a glass. The mojito is practically a perfect drink in every way, so what could possibly make it better? A little seasonal fruit, like strawberries! Sweet seasonal strawberries, like the ones available now, are perfect for this refreshing Strawberry Mojito recipe, as they are an excellent accompaniment to a mojito's sweet, sour, minty flavour.
Whether you’re impressing guests, organising date night or hosting a fun-filled girls night, our Strawberry Mojitos are the definition of a crowd pleaser. We recommend using Bacardi but any white rum will do. White rum is clear, like vodka, and has a subtle, sweet flavour. It appears in a lot of classic summer cocktails that we know and love.
We recommend the following tools if you're going to make a mojito. You can do without them, but they'll make the job a lot easier and faster, and will probably come in handy for other cocktails too! First, a muddler, which can be made from wood, metal, or rubber. When you use a muddler to smash fruits and herbs, it brings out their flavour. You can use the back of a spoon to do the job, but when it comes to cocktails like mojitos a muddler really is best. Second, a citrus juicer may also come in handy for this recipe. If not, shop bought juice will be fine too.
Serves: 1
Prep time: 3 Minutes
Nutrition: 228 Calories
Ingredients
- 1 ounce (30 ml) strawberry syrup
- 3 fresh strawberries
- 2-3 fresh spearmint sprigs (chopped if you prefer smaller mint pieces in your cocktail)
- 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 2 ounces (60 ml) white rum
- 3-4 ounces (90-120 ml) soda water
Method
- In a chilled highball glass (about 10-12 ounces), muddle the simple syrup, strawberries and mint leaves together with the back of a spoon or muddler. Crush the strawberries and mint leaves well.
- Stir in the lime juice and rum. Fill the glass with ice and top off with soda water. Gently stir.
- Garnish with mint sprigs or strawberry slices.
Category: Drinks Cuisine: Cocktail
