This Strawberry Mojito is a fun, fruity twist on the classic drink. Made with muddled strawberries, fresh mint, rum, and simple syrup, it's a delicious summer drink you'll want to be sip by the pool every chance you get. You can make a pitcher or single serve glass, the choice is yours!
There's no need to go on vacation, when you can transport yourself to paradise with this sweet strawberry mojito. It's simple, fresh, and tastes like summer in a glass.
I absolutely love how refreshing this fruity drink is and that it's not too overpowering. The bright taste of the strawberries really shines through, and pairs so well with the fresh lime and cool mint flavors.
Simply add some rum and club soda, and you've got a summer sip ready in less than 5 minutes.
If you're a strawberry lover, be sure to also check out my favorite strawberry basil lemonade!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This mojito is bursting with fresh, sweet strawberry flavor.
- It's the perfect seasonal summer drink.
- You can make one serving, or a pitcher if you're serving a crowd.
- This cocktail can easily be turned into a mocktail.
- It's sweet, refreshing, and such a great drink to sip on a hot day.
Key Ingredients You'll Need
*the full ingredients list and measurements can be found in the recipe card below*
- White rum: There's two kind of rum- dark rum and light rum. I chose white rum for this drink because the flavor is lighter and often has tropical notes, while dark rum has more caramel notes.
- Lime juice: Fresh is best!! If possible, use fresh lime juice, because bottled is more concentrated and will leave your drink tasting somewhat stale.
- Simple syrup: You can use homemade or store bought simple syrup. If you don't have either, regular sugar will also work.
- Strawberries: For this mojito, you'll want to use fresh strawberries. Frozen will not work, unless you let them thaw completely first.
- Mint: Once again, fresh is best. You absolutely need fresh mint leaves to muddle in your mojito, there is no substitute.
- Club soda: This is used to top off your cocktail and add some bubbles! If you don't have it on hand, you can use seltzer water.
How To Make A Strawberry Mojito
STEP ONE: Add ¼ cup of crushed ice to a highball glass, along with the strawberries, lime juice, and mint leaves.
STEP TWO: Using a muddler, muddle the ingredients in the glass VERY WELL. Don't be afraid, you want everything to be a super smashed blend.
STEP THREE: Pour in the rum, add another ¼ cup of crushed ice, and give the drink a stir.
STEP FOUR: Top the glass off with club soda, add your garnish, and enjoy your homemade strawberry mojito!
Turn This Drink Into A Pitcher!
I love making large batches of cocktails for more than 4 people. You can totally mix this sweet strawberry mojito up in a pitcher to make hosting at home easier!
Here's what you'll need to serve 8:
- 16 ounces white rum
- 12 ounces lime juice
- 8 ounces simple syrup
- 2 â…” cup sliced strawberries
- 16 mint leaves
- Club soda (to fill the pitcher)
Frequently Asked Questions
Sure you can! All you have to do is leave out the rum entirely and you've got yourself a refreshing strawberry mocktail.
Simple syrup is super easy to make, all you have to do is boil equal parts sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. After that, let it cool completely and store in an airtight container in the fridge until needed.
A mojito is made with rum, mint, sugar, lime, and club soda, while a daiquiri is made with just lime juice, simple syrup, and rum. Daiquiris are also blended or shaken rather than muddled.
Aleka's Drink Tips
- If you don't have a muddler, the end of a wooden spoon works well
- Make your own simple syrup, all you need is 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water
- Boost the strawberry flavor by using a strawberry flavored seltzer instead of club soda
- Make a pitcher if you're looking to serve a crowd
- Crushed ice is much easier to muddle instead of cubed
- Always taste test, you want your cocktail to be perfectly suited to your taste buds. add more or less of an ingredient until it's just right for you
Mojito Variations
- Make it a mocktail: Simply remove the rum altogether, and you've got a sweet, refreshing mocktail.
- Use a different berry: Instead of strawberries, try raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries.
- Sweeten with syrup: Try sweetening with a homemade strawberry simple syrup or blackberry syrup instead of plain for more berry flavor.
- Switch up the rum: For a richer, darker flavor, use dark rum instead of white. You could also try with vodka instead!
- Add some heat! If you love spicy drinks, muddle some jalapenos w/ your strawberries, or add my jalapeno syrup! You may also like my spicy jalapeno margarita!
More Cocktails You'll Love!
📖 Recipe
Strawberry Mojito
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Crushed ice (divided)
- â…“ Cup Sliced strawberries (fresh, not frozen)
- 1 Bunch Fresh mint leaves (about 8)
- 1½ Ounce Fresh lime juice
- 2 Ounces White rum
- Club soda (for topping)
Instructions
- To a highball glass add ¼ cup of crushed ice, sliced strawberries, fresh mint leaves, and lime juice.
- Use a muddler to crush all of the ingredients in the glass together until you're left with a super smashed blend.
- Pour the rum into the glass, add remaining ¼ cup of crushed ice, and give the drink a good stir.
- Top the glass off with club soda, garnish with mint leaves and lime wheels, and enjoy your strawberry mojito!
Recipe Notes
- 16 ounces white rum
- 12 ounces lime juice
- 8 ounces simple syrup
- 2 â…” cup sliced strawberries
- 16 mint leaves
- club soda to top.
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- If you don't have a muddler, the end of a wooden spoon works well.
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- Make your own simple syrup, all you need is 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water.
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- Boost the strawberry flavor by using a strawberry flavored seltzer instead of club soda.
- Crushed ice is much easier to muddle instead of cubed.
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- Always taste test, you want your cocktail to be perfectly suited to your taste buds. Add more or less of an ingredient until it's just right for you.
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- Make a mocktail by removing the rum entirely.
- You may also like my pineapple jalapeno margarita or my lavender lemonade!
Tried the recipe? I'd love to hear your thoughts below!