Sweet, fizzy and refreshing, this Strawberry Mojito recipe is a fun twist on the classic well-loved drink! Made with fresh strawberries, mint, lime juice and white rum, it makes the perfect easy summertime drink!
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Tired of the classic mojito and want something more exciting? This easy strawberry mojito is the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day. Whether you need an easy mojito drink for a quick sip or a large batch mojito for a crowd, this cocktail is going to serve you right!
It keeps the herbal freshness and zesty-sweet lime flavor of a classic mojito and infuses it with juicy, sweet strawberries for a sophisticated and grown-up take on a strawberry limeade. Plus, no need to break out the blender or a cocktail shaker – these mojitos are muddled and mixed straight in the glass, making prep and clean-up a breeze.
Sweet, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this easy mojito with a twist is the perfect way to cool down at your next summer BBQ. If you want to use up your berry harvest and make some delightful summer drinks, use our recipe to make the most delicious strawberry mojitos!
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE
Perfect for Summertime. Strawberries, lime, mint.. this is the ultimate fresh-ingredient drink to make all summer long.
Easy to Serve for A Crowd. Feel free to double and triple the ingredients to make a big-batch strawberry mojito for parties and get-togethers.
Hosting a larger group? You can easily make a pitcher of strawberry mojitos by pre-muddling your ingredients with the lime juice and simple syrup, and store them in an airtight container.
Easy to Adjust. This cocktail is super versatile as you can use different berries, or other fruits, such as pineapple, mango, passionfruit, etc. You can even swap the rum for tequila or vodka, if desired.
Strawberry Mojito History & Culture
Mojitos originated as a medicinal tonic in 16th-century Cuba as a remedy against scurvy and dysentery, blending native mint, lime, sugarcane juice and aguardiente (early rum). Theories link it to Sir Francis Drake’s “El Draque” crew tonic or enslaved sugarcane workers’ guarapo drink.
By the 20th century, refined rum and soda elevated it to a Havana bar staple, made popular in North America by Ernest Hemingway, who patroned La Bodeguita del Medio, and symbolizing Cuban resilience and nightlife.
However, the fruit-forward fusion of Strawberry Mojitos came from Peru; the post-1959 Cuban Revolution diaspora brought the mojito with them to Peru, which embraced the drink and infused it with locally available fruits – from strawberries to passion fruit (mojito de maracuyá) and even grapefruit (mojito de toronja).
Strawberry Mojito Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this easy Strawberry Mojito. See the recipe card down below for exact measurements.
- Strawberries, sliced – fresh or frozen both work for this recipe
- Simple syrup – you can use granulated white sugar, if desired
- White rum
- Mint leaves – fresh only! Do not use dried mint or mint extract – skip this ingredient if you can’t find fresh mint
- Lemon-Lime Soda – we use Diet Sprite, but full-sugar or 7-Up works as well
- Lime juice – fresh is best, if using bottled opt for real lime juice without additives
Optional Garnish: Additional fresh strawberry slices, lime wedges and mint sprigs.
Substituions or Variations
We’re already playing with a classic, so don’t feel timid making this recipe your own with a few smart swaps:
- Ginger twist – Use ginger beer (or ginger ale if you’re shy) to add a spicy kick in place of the lemon-lime soda
- Sparkling water, tonic water or other neutral spritzes add fizziness to the drink without added sweetness
- Lime-Sugar Rim – zest some fresh limes into sugar, run a lime wedge along the edge of the glass and then dip in the lime zest-sugar mixture for a sweet and tangy sugar rim
- Swap out the strawberries for blueberries, blackberries or raspberries for a fruity twist
- White sugar is traditionally used in mojitos (not simple syrup as ours calls for) – however, simple syrup does blend easier if you have it on hand
(I do not recommend swapping the light rum for dark rum in this recipe, as dark rum’s oak aging imparts caramel, vanilla, spice and molasses flavors that will dominate the delicate fruits and herbs of our strwaberry mojito, muddying its essential crisp, citrusy balance.)
HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY MOJITO
- Using a muddler, muddle 3 sliced strawberries and simple syrup in a large highball glass (15oz) to release the juices. (Muddling is a technique used to gently mash herbs and/or fruit to release the essence or juices.)
- Clap the mint together in your hands to release the scent (you’ll know it’s worked when your hands smell minty!). And add the leaves to the glass.
- Add in 2 oz rum and 1 oz lime juice, and stir to combine. Then fill your glass with ice.
- Top with lemon-lime soda until filled.
- Garnish with extra strawberries, mint and lime wheels. Enjoy!
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
- The riper the strawberries, the better! The cocktail will be super flavorful and vibrant. Pick strawberries that are fully ruby red from tip to stem under the hull, firm yet plump, and emit a sweet floral aroma for peak juiciness
- To experiment, choose whichever berry or fruit you love, then follow the rest of the recipe. You can choose mango, pineapple, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, passionfruit, etc.
- Avoid over-muddling the mint. You want to gently encourage them to release their flavor but you don’t want the mint leave to tear and add unwanted leafiness to the drink.
Strawberry Mojito RECIPE FAQ’S
A. Place the berries at the bottom of your glass. Then use a firm pressing and twisting motion to juice and crush the berries.
A. You can use the bottom of the the handle or the back of a wooden spoon, if you don’t have a muddler.
A. If you don’t like fruity bits in your drinks, you can make a strawberry puree. Simply puree the fresh berries, then follow the rest of the recipe for a smoother cocktail.
A. To make this mojito sweeter, adjust the amount of simple syrup to taste. Add more, if desired.
A. Whichever you like! You can use clean unflavored white rum, such as Bacardi, or if you like a sweeter cocktail with a twist, choose Malibu coconut rum for a coconut strawberry mojito flavor!
A. Yes! Simply omit the white rum and add little bit more lemon-lime soda.
What to Serve with Strawberry Mojitos:
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Strawberry Mojito
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Using a muddler, muddle 3 sliced strawberries and simple syrup in a large highball glass (15oz) to release the juices. (Muddling is a technique used to gently mash herbs and/or fruit to release the essence or juices.)
- Clap the mint together in your hands to release the scent (you’ll know it’s worked when your hands smell minty!). And add the leaves to the glass.
- Add in 2 oz rum and 1 oz lime juice, and stir to combine. Then fill your glass with ice.
- Top with lemon-lime soda until filled.
- Garnish with extra strawberries, mint and lime wheels. Enjoy!
Notes
- 15 strawberries
- 4-5 oz simple syrup, to taste
- 10 oz white rum
- Small bunch mint leaves
- 15 oz lemon-lime soda
- 4-5 oz lime juice
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