Low Sodium Classic Strawberry Mojito
Fresh strawberries and bright lime juice are the real stars here, and together they make a mojito that tastes like summer in a glass. The simple syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, giving you a clean, lightly sweet base that lets the fruit and mint shine without any overpowering sweetness. Muddling the strawberries and mint directly in the glass is the move — it releases all that fragrant, juicy goodness right where you need it. A generous pour of white rum and a splash of chilled sparkling water tie everything together with just the right amount of fizz. Because you're building this drink from scratch with whole, fresh ingredients, there's no hidden sodium lurking in a pre-made mix or bottled cocktail base — just pure, vibrant flavor you control entirely. Serve it immediately while the ice is still crisp and the bubbles are lively, and don't skip the mint sprig garnish — it makes the whole thing feel like something you'd order at a rooftop bar.
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2 servings
For the simple syrup
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
For the mojito
- 8 medium fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 16 fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
- 3 oz fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
- 3 oz white rum
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 2 fresh strawberries, halved, for garnish (optional)
- 2 lime wheels, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes. You will have about 1/3 cup simple syrup; use 2 tbsp for this recipe and refrigerate the rest for up to 2 weeks.
- 2
Divide the hulled strawberries and mint leaves evenly between the two tall glasses. Add 1 tbsp of the simple syrup to each glass, then muddle firmly until the strawberries are fully broken down and the mint is bruised and fragrant, about 10–12 presses.
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