This refreshing and delicious recipe for a Strawberry Mint Mojito includes strawberries, mint leaves and white rum to make the perfect summer cocktail and cool down on those hot days.
It’s the start of summer, which means it’s time to beat the heat with some refreshing food and drink. And there’s no better way to do that than with a chilled Strawberry Mint Mojito! Who doesn’t love a good summer cocktail?
Strawberry Mint Mojitos are great for summer for so many reasons. Not to mention that the it is strawberry and mint season. Our gardens are bursting with both mint and strawberries right now.
1. Refreshing Ingredients
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Mint has a natural cooling effect and helps refresh your palate and body on hot days.
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Lime adds a zesty, tangy kick that brightens the drink and pairs well with summer heat.
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Strawberries bring a sweet, fruity flavor that screams summer.
2. Hydration Boost
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Mojitos are typically made with soda water or sparkling water, which helps keep you hydrated (a bonus when it’s hot out).
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Strawberries also have high water content, adding to that hydration factor.
3. Light & Crisp Flavor
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Unlike heavy or creamy cocktails, Mojitos are light, citrusy, and effervescent, making them perfect for sipping in the sun.
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The balance of sweetness, acidity, and herbs keeps the drink from feeling too sugary or cloying.
4. Aromatic & Sensory Appeal
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The smell of fresh mint and muddled strawberries is naturally invigorating.
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The fizz, aroma, and color all work together to create a drink that feels cooling and revitalizing.
5. Visually Appealing
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The red of the strawberries, green mint leaves, and lime slices make it vibrant and festive, perfect for summer parties or lounging outdoors.
Our favorite way to enjoy the warm weather is with a refreshing drink on our back porch. This Strawberry Mint Mojito recipe will have you sipping all summer long!
This recipe is incredibly easy to make and will only take you about 5 minutes tops. Mojitos are one of our favorite summer drinks because they’re refreshing and light. We recommend this recipe if you want something that is super simple but still packs a punch.
This fruity drink has a refreshing taste that is perfect for hot days at the beach or backyard BBQs with friends. The ingredients are easy to find in grocery stores and take just minutes to prepare so it’s great for when you want to try your hand at making cocktails.
How to Make a Strawberry Mint Mojito
Makes 1 cocktail
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz white rum
- ¼ of a fresh lime
- 6 mint leaves
- 2 strawberries, washed & sliced
- Club soda
- ice
- (optional) sugar to sweeten
Add the mint and strawberries to a glass, then gently muddle them 4-5 times.
Add ice to the top of the glass.
Top off with club soda.
Add 1-2 tsp of sugar if you desire a sweeter cocktail.
Remember that it is much easier to drink mojitos when you have a Biodegradable Drinking Straw. You can use any type of glass or mug as long as they are clear so that your guests will be able to see all the ingredients before them.
If you’re feeling adventurous, try adding some fresh basil or lavender to the mix.
Want to make these Mint Mojitos into a Mocktail? They’re equally delicious without the rum!
All you have to do is print off our recipe below and get started on making these refreshing cocktails today! Let us know what you think in the comments section. Enjoy!
Strawberry Mint Mojito Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz white rum
- ¼ of a fresh lime
- 6 mint leaves
- 2 strawberries, washed & sliced
- Club soda
- ice
- (optional) sugar to sweeten
Instructions
- Add the mint and strawberries to a glass, then gently muddle them 4-5 times.
- Add the rum to the glass.
- Juice the lime into the glass.
- Add ice to the top of the glass.
- Top off with club soda.
- Add 1-2 tsp of sugar if you desire a sweeter cocktail.
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