Sunny Strawberry Mojito
This sunny strawberry mojito is a refreshing and vibrant cocktail that perfectly balances the tangy sweetness of fresh strawberries with the crispness of mint and lime. It's an ideal drink to enjoy on a warm day, and you can easily whip up a batch to share with friends and family.
Sunny Strawberry Mojito
A refreshing and vibrant cocktail that perfectly balances the tangy sweetness of fresh strawberries with the crispness of mint and lime.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 large mint leaf
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
- 10 mint leaves
- 1 oz fresh strawberry puree
- 1 oz white rum
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 4 oz soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- To make the strawberry puree, blend the strawberries, mint, and sugar until very smooth, then strain the puree to remove any seeds and larger bits of mint.
- In a shaker, combine lime juice and mint leaves, and muddle the mint to release its flavor.
- Add the fresh strawberry puree, rum, and simple syrup to the shaker, then top with 4-5 ice cubes and shake vigorously.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass, add 3-4 ice cubes, and top off with soda or sparkling water.
- Garnish with a fresh strawberry, if desired, and enjoy immediately.