Strawberry Mojito Recipe with Fresh Mint

Elevate your rum cocktail repertoire with this refreshing strawberry mojito. Bright strawberries, cooling mint, white rum, club soda, and a homemade mint simple syrup combine to make a light, fruity cocktail that’s perfect for warm evenings, brunches, or casual get-togethers.

If you love the classic mojito, this strawberry variation will feel familiar but fresher. The sweetness and acidity of ripe strawberries pair beautifully with fragrant mint and a splash of white rum to produce a balanced cocktail that is both fruity and aromatic.

What is a strawberry mojito?

A strawberry mojito is a simple rum cocktail that blends white rum with muddled fresh strawberries and mint, sweetened with simple syrup and finished with club soda. It’s light, effervescent, and can be made in under 10 minutes, making it ideal for spontaneous entertaining.

Ingredients you need

• White rum: a smooth white rum works best for a crisp, clean mojito. If you prefer, spiced rum can be used for a warmer, more complex flavor.
• Mint: fresh mint leaves provide fragrance and a cooling note. Use large, tender leaves when possible.
• Strawberries: ripe, fresh strawberries are essential for the best flavor.
• Simple syrup: homemade mint-infused simple syrup intensifies the mint flavor, but regular simple syrup or honey simple syrup are suitable alternatives.
• Club soda: used as a fizzy topper to lighten the cocktail.

What can I use instead of white rum?

If you don’t have white rum, try one of these substitutions. Each changes the character of the drink slightly but still produces a delicious cocktail:

• Vodka — for a cleaner, less sweet spirit base.
• Gin — introduces botanical complexity that plays nicely with mint and strawberries.

How to make mint simple syrup

Mint simple syrup is easy to prepare and brightens the mojito with concentrated mint flavor. Making it in advance also speeds up cocktail prep.

1. Combine equal parts granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat over medium. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture just reaches a simmer (about 5 minutes).
2. Remove from heat, add a generous handful of fresh mint leaves, and stir briefly.
3. Cover and let the mint steep for 15 minutes to infuse flavor.
4. Strain out the mint leaves, transfer the syrup to an airtight container, and refrigerate. Use within about five days.

How to make a strawberry mojito

1. Make the syrup: prepare mint simple syrup following the steps above, or use regular simple syrup if preferred.
2. Muddle fruit and mint: place 4–5 strawberry slices (about one large strawberry) and 4–5 large mint leaves in a highball glass. Add ½ ounce (or to taste) simple syrup. Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, gently muddle for 15–20 seconds to release the juices and mint oils—avoid over-muddling the mint to prevent bitterness.
3. Add rum: pour in 2 ounces white rum and stir to combine the muddled mixture.
4. Finish and serve: fill the glass with ice and top with club soda. Optionally strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve for a clearer drink, or leave the muddled fruit in the glass for texture. Garnish with additional mint leaves and a sliced strawberry.

Strawberry mojito variations

Experiment with these simple swaps to create new flavors:

• Basil: replace mint with basil for a sweeter, peppery twist.
• Other berries: substitute raspberries or blackberries for strawberries to explore different fruit profiles.
• Spiced rum: use spiced rum instead of white rum for a richer, spicier drink.

Recipe: Strawberry Mojito

Mint Simple Syrup

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves

Cocktail

• 4–5 strawberry slices (about 1 large strawberry), plus extra for garnish
• 4–5 large fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
• ½ ounce mint simple syrup (or to taste)
• 2 ounces white rum
• Club soda, to top

Instructions

Simple syrup

1. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat over medium until sugar dissolves and the mixture simmers, about 5 minutes.
2. Remove from heat, add the mint leaves, cover, and steep for 15 minutes.
3. Strain out the mint and store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Cocktail

1. Add strawberries, mint, and simple syrup to a highball glass. Muddle gently until the fruit and leaves are slightly crushed and aromatic.
2. Add the white rum and stir to combine.
3. Either strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice or keep it in the same glass. Top with club soda and stir gently.
4. Garnish with fresh mint and a strawberry slice.

Tips & notes

• If you prefer a cleaner presentation, strain the muddled mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring over ice.
• Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup to taste.
• For a frozen version, blend the ingredients with ice for a strawberry mojito slush.
• Prepare mint simple syrup ahead of time to speed up cocktail assembly.

Nutrition (approximate)

Calories: 179 kcal; Carbohydrates: 27 g; Protein: 0 g; Fat: 0 g; Fiber: 0 g; Sugar: 25 g. Nutrition values are approximate and intended as a guideline.

Enjoy this strawberry mojito chilled and fresh. It’s a versatile cocktail that highlights seasonal fruit and aromatic herbs—perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you want a light, flavorful drink.