Strawberry Mojito Recipe
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Strawberry Mojito Recipe
Description
The Strawberry Mojito recipe starts by muddling fresh mint, diced strawberries, lime slices, and honey in individual glasses to release their fresh flavors and combine sweetness with tartness. White rum is added to each glass, then topped with club soda for effervescence. The muddling technique ensures the strawberry and mint flavors infuse the cocktail, balancing honey’s sweetness and lime’s acidity. The drink is served over ice and can be garnished with extra strawberries, lime slices, and mint leaves for a fresh appearance.
Each glass contains 2-3 mint leaves and about a quarter of the diced strawberries with a touch of honey, allowing the muddled mix to deliver fresh herbal and fruity notes. Club soda adds a light fizz that complements the rum without overpowering the fresh ingredients. The recipe can be made in individual servings or scaled as a large batch by multiplying ingredients and muddling everything in a pitcher, which can be chilled for several hours to deepen flavors.
This cocktail is ideal for gatherings with friends and can be easily customized by adjusting honey or rum quantities to taste. Fresh ingredients maintain the cocktail’s crisp character. When prepared as a large batch, stirring well before serving ensures proper distribution of flavors. The drink pairs well with casual social settings and light appetizers.
Making the cocktail ahead in a pitcher and chilling it allows the flavors to meld, but garnishes should be added fresh before serving to maintain color and texture. Adjust rum levels for preference on strength, and use plenty of ice to keep the cocktails cool and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 8-12 fresh mint leaves
- 8 fresh strawberries hulled and diced
- 4 lime slices
- 1/4 cup honey
- 5 oz white rum
- 2 cups club soda
- ice
- strawberries for garnish, additional, lime sliced
- mint
- lime
Instructions
Muddle
- To each of the 4 cocktail glasses, add 2 - 3 mint leaves, 1/4th of the diced strawberries, one lime slice, and about 1 Tbsp of honey. Use a muddler (or wooden spoon handle, etc) to gently smash the mint and strawberries together about 5 times per glass.
Make the mojitos
- Fill glasses with ice, then add 1.25 oz of white rum to each glass.
- Evenly divide the club soda among the 4 glasses.
- Garnish with strawberries, lime slices, and more fresh mint if desired.
Notes
- This recipe makes 4 cocktails; multiply ingredient amounts proportionally for larger batches.
- For large batches, muddle all ingredients in a pitcher, add rum and club soda, stir, chill up to 1-2 days, then stir before serving over ice.
- Adjust rum quantity if a stronger drink is desired.
- Add garnishes like mint, strawberries, and lime slices fresh before serving for best appearance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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