Description
A refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Mojito recipe that blends fresh strawberries, mint, lime juice, and sparkling soda water to create a delightful non-alcoholic or alcoholic cocktail perfect for warm days or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Ice cubes
- ½ cup soda water (or sparkling water)
Optional
- 2 oz white rum (for alcoholic version)
Instructions
- Muddle the Fruits and Mint: In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries, fresh mint leaves, and sugar together until the strawberries are crushed and release their juices, infusing the mixture with natural sweetness and flavor.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze the juice of one lime into the muddled mixture and stir thoroughly to combine the citrus brightness evenly throughout the drink.
- Add Ice: Fill the glass with ice cubes to chill the cocktail and prepare it for dilution balancing with sparkling elements.
- Pour Soda Water: Slowly pour the soda water or sparkling water over the muddled mixture and stir gently to combine and maintain the soda’s effervescence.
- Optional: Add Rum: For an alcoholic version, add 2 ounces of white rum and mix well to incorporate the spirit evenly throughout the cocktail.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish your Strawberry Mojito by garnishing with extra fresh mint leaves, a wedge of lime, or a slice of strawberry. Serve immediately to enjoy at its freshest and most refreshing state.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar quantity based on your preferred sweetness level or substitute with a sugar alternative.
- For a stronger mint flavor, gently clap the mint leaves before muddling to release more aroma without tearing the leaves too much.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor; bottled lime juice may impart a less vibrant taste.
- This recipe makes one serving but can be easily multiplied for larger gatherings.
- To make it vegan, ensure sugar is vegan-friendly or use natural sweeteners like agave syrup.
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the rum and add a splash more soda water or a splash of additional lime juice for zest.
