Strawberry Mojito
This Strawberry Mojito made with a strawberry simple syrup is the perfect way to welcome summer. It is light and refreshing and the combination of the strawberry, lime, and mint is out of this world. It will be love at first sip!
Strawberry Mojito
The other day we made mojitos with a lime simple syrup and it was a huge hit! Well, this week I just happened to be walking past the strawberries at the grocery store and they looked so delicious I knew exactly what I needed them for, to make strawberry mojitos with a homemade strawberry simple syrup.
Let me tell you if you have yet to try these, now is the time. The strawberry, lime, and mint flavors in this drink are so flavorful and light, and scream summer is here!
Make a non-alcoholic Strawberry mojito for the kids to enjoy as well!
What will I need to make Strawberry mojitos?
You will need the following ingredients:
- Ice
- Strawberries
- Sugar
- Water
- Light rum
- Lime juice
- Mint leaves
- Limes
You will need the following supplies:
- Measuring cups, or jigger
- Tall glass
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon or stir utensil
- Muddler (spoon)
How to Make a Strawberry Mojito
- To make the simple syrup, combine the water, strawberries, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a low simmer. Stir until all the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and set aside. Allow the simple syrup to cool completely. This can be done a few days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- To Make Mojito: add 3-5 mint leaves and 1 chopped strawberry to the bottom of a tall glass, and muddle the strawberry and leaves.
- Add ice to a tall glass
- Add lime juice, strawberry simple syrup, and rum to the glass.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Stir to combine
- Top with extra mint leaves and a few slices of lime and strawberries
- Sit back and enjoy!
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- The recipe calls for plain sparkling water, but feel free to get creative. I have tried lime, cucumber, berry, and lemon and they are all delicious.
- Not a fan of rum? You can use vodka or tequila.
- This recipe is made with a strawberry simple syrup. Feel free to use a plain simple syrup or a lime simple syrup if you prefer.
- You can buy simple syrup from the store if you don’t want to make your own to save time.
- If you want to make a large batch to serve at a gathering you can mix the rum, strawberry simple syrup, and lime juice in a pitcher. When you get ready to pour individual drinks, then add in the sparkling water.
- If you don’t have a muddler you can use a spoon, the bottom of a wooden spoon, a mortar and pestle, or a wooden skewer.
Storage
You will want to enjoy this drink right away once the sparkling water is added
Yes, the strawberry simple syrup will keep for up to two weeks when stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
If you prefer to make a big batch ahead of time, you will want to add the rum, strawberry simple syrup, and lime juice and then place it in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
Right before serving add in the sparkling water.
Of course, just leave out the alcohol.
Strawberry Mojito
This Strawberry Mojito made with a strawberry simple syrup is the perfect way to welcome summer. It is light and refreshing and the combination of the strawberry, lime, and mint is out of this world. It will be love at first sip!
Ingredients
- For Simple Syrup
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped
- For the Mojito
- Mint leaves
- 1 large strawberry
- 1 ounce strawberry simple syrup
- 2 ounces light rum
- 1 ounce lime juice
- Sparkling water
- Garnish
- Mint leaves
- Lime wedges
- Strawberries
Instructions
- To make the simple syrup, combine the water, strawberries, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a low simmer. Stir until all the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and set aside. Allow the simple syrup to cool completely. This can be done a few days in advance, and stored in the refrigerator.
- To Make Mojito: add 3-5 mint leaves and 1 chopped strawberry to the bottom of a tall glass, and muddle the strawberry and leaves.
- Add ice to a tall glass
- Add lime juice, strawberry simple syrup, and rum to the glass.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Stir to combine
- Top with extra mint leaves and a few slices of lime and strawberries
- Sit back and enjoy!
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
