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Strawberry Mojito Recipe

These strawberry mojitos are easy on the eyes, smell like summer, and the first sip will put a smile on your face! This strawberry mojito recipe blends summer-fresh strawberries, bright herbs like mint and basil, a dash of white rum, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 mojito
Calories: 145 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: North American

Ingredients

  • 6 large mint leaves
  • 3 large basil leaves
  • 1 ounce strawberry simple syrup see below
  • 1 ounce white rum
  • ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 2 ounces soda water
  • Sliced strawberries, mint, and basil leaves to garnish
Strawberry Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries

Instructions

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  1. Begin by making the strawberry syrup. Combine the water, sugar, and strawberries in a pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, mashing the strawberries with a spoon when they're soft.
  2. Remove the pot from the heat, let it cool slightly, then strain it through a fine-mesh sieve. See notes.
  3. Add the mint, basil, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and muddle for about 30 seconds. Put a handful of ice into the shaker, add the rum and lemon juice, and stir until it's cold.
  4. Strain your strawberry mojito into a tall, ice-filled glass, top it with soda water, and garnish with strawberries, mint, and basil.

Notes

  • This recipe makes enough simple syrup for 8 mojitos. Store any leftover syrup in your fridge for up to a month. 
  • Don't discard the strawberries after you make the syrup - they're delicious! Serve them over ice cream or on top of yogurt. Or simply eat them by the spoonful. 
  • To make a pitcher, use cups instead of ounces. Muddle 1 cup of strawberry simple syrup with a handful of basil and mint leaves. Strain it into a pitcher then stir in 1 cup of white rum, ½ cup of lemon juice, and 2 cups of soda water. You can double or triple the recipe as needed. Add a handful of basil leaves and some strawberries to the pitcher to make it look pretty!
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1 mojito Calories 145kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 29mg (1%) Potassium 38mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 64IU (1%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1mojito

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 mojito
Calories 145kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Potassium 38mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 64IU 1%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.