This Strawberry Mojito Recipe Is Dangerously Easy to Love
A strawberry mojito is what happens when you take a perfect summer drink and make it even better. The sweetness of fresh strawberries adds a fruity depth that works beautifully with mint and lime, while rum ties it all together.
It’s my go-to for summer parties since you can easily make a big batch ahead – just wait to add the club soda until serving. The fresh fruit makes it feel special but it’s really no harder than a regular mojito. These are especially good for afternoon gatherings when you want something refreshing but not too boozy.
What you need for Strawberry Mojito
Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe
- 6-8 fresh strawberries, hulled
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 ounces white rum
- 1 lime, juiced
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
- Additional strawberries and mint for garnish
How to make the perfect Strawberry Mojito
1. Start by picking through mint leaves – you want the bright green, perky ones without any dark spots. Give them a quick rinse and pat them dry so they’ll release their oils better.
2. Take hulled strawberries and quarter them – this helps them break down easier. Drop them into a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker along with the mint leaves and sugar.
3. Now here’s where we build flavor – use a muddler (or the handle of a wooden spoon if you don’t have one) to firmly press and twist the strawberries and mint together. You’ll know you’re doing it right when the strawberries are really broken down and you can smell the mint’s aroma. This usually takes about 30-45 seconds of steady pressure.
4. Add the fresh lime juice – I always roll my lime on the counter first while pressing down to get more juice out. You should get about 1 ounce of juice from a juicy lime.
5. Pour in your rum and fill the glass about 2/3 full with ice cubes. If you’re using a shaker, give it a good shake for about 15-20 seconds until the outside gets frosty. If you’re building in the glass, stir well with a long spoon until everything’s combined and the glass feels cold.
6. Top off with club soda – pour it slowly while stirring gently so you don’t lose all the bubbles. You’ll want about 2-3 ounces, or enough to reach about an inch from the top of the glass.
7. Give it a quick taste – if it needs more sweetness, stir in a bit more sugar until it dissolves. The drink should be balanced between sweet strawberries, bright lime, and fresh mint.
8. For garnish, slice a fresh strawberry halfway and perch it on the rim of the glass. Add a couple of fresh mint sprigs – give them a gentle clap between your palms first to release their oils and aroma.
Your mojito should look vibrant red at the bottom, gradually becoming lighter toward the top, with bits of muddled strawberry and mint throughout. The mint garnish should stand tall and fresh, and you should get a good whiff of mint every time you take a sip.
🔍 Recipe Notes & Tips
- Use fresh strawberries – frozen ones get too mushy
- Pick sturdy mint leaves – the big ones muddle better
- White rum works best – dark rum changes the color
- Quick tip: freeze strawberry pieces to use as ice cubes
- No muddler? A wooden spoon handle works fine
- Room temp limes give more juice than cold ones
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Virgin version: Skip rum, double the strawberries, use lemon-lime soda
- Make it fancy: Add a splash of prosecco on top
- Dial down sweetness: Use coconut water instead of club soda
- Party punch version: Scale up 6x in a punch bowl with floating fruit
🎯 Make it Work for
- Brunch: Make it lighter with less rum and more soda
- Summer BBQ: Prep strawberry-mint mix ahead, muddle in batches
- Fancy dinner: Strain mixture before serving for clearer drink
- Pool party: Make in plastic cups, double the ice
📦 Storage & Leftovers
- Muddled mix keeps 24 hours in fridge
- Don’t add ice or soda until serving
- Pre-muddle strawberries up to 4 hours ahead
- Store prepped mint in damp paper towel (24 hours max)
Strawberry Mojito
Ingredients
- 6-8 fresh strawberries hulled
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 ounces white rum
- 1 lime juiced
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
- Additional strawberries and mint for garnish
Instructions
- Start by picking through mint leaves – you want the bright green, perky ones without any dark spots. Give them a quick rinse and pat them dry so they’ll release their oils better.
- Take hulled strawberries and quarter them – this helps them break down easier. Drop them into a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker along with the mint leaves and sugar.
- Now here’s where we build flavor – use a muddler (or the handle of a wooden spoon if you don’t have one) to firmly press and twist the strawberries and mint together. You’ll know you’re doing it right when the strawberries are really broken down and you can smell the mint’s aroma. This usually takes about 30-45 seconds of steady pressure.
- Add the fresh lime juice – I always roll my lime on the counter first while pressing down to get more juice out. You should get about 1 ounce of juice from a juicy lime.
- Pour in your rum and fill the glass about 2/3 full with ice cubes. If you’re using a shaker, give it a good shake for about 15-20 seconds until the outside gets frosty. If you’re building in the glass, stir well with a long spoon until everything’s combined and the glass feels cold.
- Top off with club soda – pour it slowly while stirring gently so you don’t lose all the bubbles. You’ll want about 2-3 ounces, or enough to reach about an inch from the top of the glass.
- Give it a quick taste – if it needs more sweetness, stir in a bit more sugar until it dissolves. The drink should be balanced between sweet strawberries, bright lime, and fresh mint.
- For garnish, slice a fresh strawberry halfway and perch it on the rim of the glass. Add a couple of fresh mint sprigs – give them a gentle clap between your palms first to release their oils and aroma.