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Strawberry Mojito Recipe 1

Strawberry Mojito

A berry fresh take on the classic Cuban cocktail. Muddled strawberries, fresh mint, lime, rum, and soda make this a perfectly balanced and refreshing summer sip that delivers all the refreshing qualities of the original with an added berry sweetness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Cuban
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 165 kcal

Equipment

  • Muddler
  • Highball Glass

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 fresh strawberries hulled and quartered (about 1/2 cup)
  • 8-10 fresh mint leaves plus extra for garnish
  • 2 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed (approximately 1 medium lime)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar or simple syrup honey works well as a natural alternative
  • 2 oz white rum substitute with vodka for a strawberry mint caipiroska
  • 4 oz club soda or sparkling water
  • ice cubes
  • lime wedges and whole strawberries for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Rinse strawberries thoroughly under cold water. Remove the green tops and quarter them to increase their surface area for better flavor extraction.
  • Place the quartered strawberries, mint leaves, lime juice, and sugar in the bottom of a sturdy highball glass. Using a muddler (or the back of a wooden spoon), gently press the ingredients together with a twisting motion for 10-15 seconds.
  • Pour the rum over your muddled mixture. Add ice cubes until the glass is about 3/4 full, leaving room for the club soda.
  • Slowly pour club soda or sparkling water to fill the glass. Gently stir to combine all ingredients without disturbing the muddled fruit and herbs too much.
  • Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, a lime wheel, and a whole strawberry on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, replace the rum with additional club soda or a splash of white grape juice for depth of flavor without the spirits.
Use larger ice cubes or a single large cube, which melts more slowly and prevents dilution of your carefully crafted flavors.
For the most flavor-intense drink, choose strawberries that are fully ripe with a deep red color throughout.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 14gPotassium: 120mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 35mg
Keyword Mojito, Strawberry Mojito, Rum Cocktail, Summer Cocktail, Strawberry Drink
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