Easy Strawberry Mojito Recipe

This is my pink, fizzy mood-lifter: a strawberry mojito that tastes like porch weather even when the sky is being dramatic. We’re talking muddled sweet strawberries, a fistful of mint, a good squeeze of lime, white rum, and a joyful splash of bubbles. It’s simple, light, and wildly refreshing—like the classic mojito, but with a juicy strawberry glow-up you can make in five minutes.

My husband calls this “the strawberry porch drink” and will absolutely start washing mint leaves the second I pull out the limes. I make him a tall one, I make myself a short one, and our kid gets the bubbly, rum-free version with extra strawberry slices because that’s called balance. This has become our Friday night ritual: tacos, music that’s a tiny bit too loud for the neighbors, and these crisp, rosy mojitos clinking over the grill.

How to Make It

For one tall drink, grab: 3–4 ripe strawberries (hulled), 8–10 mint leaves, 1 ounce fresh lime juice (about 1 lime), 1 ounce simple syrup OR 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, 2 ounces white rum, ice, and 4–6 ounces club soda.

I do the muddling right in the glass because fewer dishes = happier me. Toss in the strawberries, mint, lime juice, and your sugar/syrup. Gently muddle—think “press and twist,” not “obliterate the garden.” If you crush mint to green confetti, it goes bitter. Fill the glass with ice, pour in the rum, and top with cold club soda. Quick stir from the bottom to lift up all that strawberry-mint goodness. Taste. Want sweeter? Add a splash more syrup. More zip? Squeeze in an extra wedge of lime. Garnish with a strawberry slice and a mint sprig that you clap between your hands first to wake it up. Fancy without trying.

No simple syrup? Shake 1 tablespoon sugar with 1 tablespoon hot water in a jar until melted. That’s “cheater syrup.” Works great.

Pitcher version for 6: Muddle 18–24 strawberries with a big handful of mint and 1 cup lime juice + 3/4 to 1 cup simple syrup in a pitcher. Stir in 12 ounces white rum and a mountain of ice. Top with 1 liter club soda right before serving so it stays perky.

✔Ingredient Notes

– Strawberries: Ripe and ruby red make the drink sing. If they’re meh, add a teeny pinch of sugar and muddle a touch longer.
– Fresh mint: Use leaves, not tough stems. Don’t shred it—bitter city. A gentle muddle or a quick “slap” between palms = fragrant, happy mint.
– Lime juice: Fresh is non-negotiable here. Bottled tastes flat. Roll the lime on the counter to get more juice out of it.
– Sugar or simple syrup: Syrup dissolves cleaner; granulated sugar is fine if you muddle with the lime juice. Honey works, but warm it with a splash of water first.
– White rum: Light, clean, and friendly with fruit. If you only have spiced rum, it’ll be dessert-y, which isn’t wrong… just different.
– Club soda: Bubbles are the lift. Seltzer works. Don’t use tonic unless you like bitter—totally different vibe.

✔Recipe Steps

1. Hull and slice 3–4 strawberries; add to a tall glass with 8–10 mint leaves.
2. Pour in 1 ounce lime juice and 1 ounce simple syrup (or 1–1 1/2 tablespoons sugar).
3. Muddle gently until the strawberries release juice and the mint smells fragrant.
4. Fill the glass with ice and add 2 ounces white rum.
5. Top with 4–6 ounces chilled club soda and stir from the bottom to combine.
6. Taste and adjust sweetness or lime; garnish with a mint sprig and strawberry slice.

What to Serve It With

– Chips with guac and pico, obviously.
– Grilled shrimp, fish tacos, or anything smoky.
– Salty snacks: plantain chips, feta-y salads, prosciutto melon.
– Spicy things—jerk chicken, chili-lime corn, hot honey pizza.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t pulverize the mint. Bitter, grassy mess. Just a few presses.
– Cold ingredients = better bubbles. Chill your club soda.
– Strawberries not great? Add two extra and a pinch more syrup.
– Build in the glass for easy cleanup; build in a shaker if you want fewer strawberry seeds floating around.
– Use crushed ice if you can—it dilutes a bit but gives that beachy, slushy energy.

✔Storage Tips

If you mix it and walk away, the bubbles fade and the ice thins it out. Not tragic, just softer. For leftovers (who are you): strain out the ice and stash the mojito base in the fridge up to 24 hours, then add fresh ice and soda later. The strawberry-mint-lime mix keeps in a sealed jar for 2 days. And yes, I’ve drank the not-so-bubbly version straight from the fridge with breakfast eggs. No shame.

✔Variations and Substitutions

– No alcohol: Skip rum and add extra club soda or a splash of ginger beer.
– Basil mojito: Swap mint for basil for a peppery twist. Surprisingly lovely.
– Sweetener swap: Honey or maple syrup works—mix with a little warm water first.
– Frozen strawberries: Thaw, drain, use. Slightly more jammy; still great.
– Rum swap: Vodka keeps it clean, tequila makes it party-y. Both work.
– Berry mix: Add a few raspberries or blackberries if your stash is random.

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Easy Strawberry Mojito Recipe

Refreshing and vibrant, this easy strawberry mojito combines muddled strawberries and fresh mint with bright lime, smooth white rum, and bubbly club soda for a perfectly balanced summer cocktail.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 6 whole strawberries hulled and sliced
• ▢ 10 leaf fresh mint leaves plus extra for garnish
• ▢ 2 tablespoon granulated sugar or simple syrup to taste
• ▢ 2 ounce fresh lime juice freshly squeezed
• ▢ 4 ounce white rum
• ▢ 8 ounce club soda chilled
• ▢ 2 cup ice crushed or cubes
• ▢ 4 slice strawberries for garnish
• ▢ 4 wedge lime for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a sturdy pitcher or cocktail shaker, add sliced strawberries, mint leaves, and sugar. Muddle gently until the strawberries release their juices and the mint is fragrant.
• Pour in the fresh lime juice and white rum. Add ice, seal, and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
• Fill two glasses with ice and divide the muddled mixture between them, including some fruit and mint.
• Top each glass with club soda and gently stir to combine.
• Garnish with strawberry slices, lime wedges, and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar or simple syrup. For a mocktail, skip the rum and add extra club soda. To scale up for a crowd, multiply all ingredients and build in a pitcher.