The Strawberry Mojito, a fun twist on the classic Cuban cocktail, is a refreshing mix of strawberries, rum, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, mint, and bubbly club soda. Whip one when the day is hot and you have some fresh, local strawberries on hand.
Strawberry Mojito
8 fresh mint leaves
1/2 lime - sliced into 4 wedges, plus more for serving
2 large strawberries - chopped
2 tsp simple syrup - or granulated sugar or hone
Ice
2 ounces white rum
club soda
Add the mint leaves, two lime wedges, and strawberries to a highball or collins glass. Use a muddler to gently muddle the mint, lime, and strawberries (but not too much as you don't want to break apart the mint leaves).
Add the two remaining lime wedges and simple syrup to the glass. Muddle gently to release the lime juice, again being careful not to smash the mint leaves and break them apart.
Fill the glass with ice and pour the rum directly over the ice. Top off each glass with club soda and stir just to combine. Serve garnished with a sprig of fresh mint, lime, strawberries, and a straw. Enjoy!
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