Artificial Flavors Free Classic Strawberry Mojito
Fresh strawberries, bright lime, and fragrant mint come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. Every element here is real and recognizable — no flavor packets, no artificial syrups, and nothing that makes you squint at a label wondering what "natural and artificial flavors" actually means. The simple syrup is made from scratch in just a few minutes with nothing but sugar and water, so you know exactly what's sweetening your drink. Muddling the strawberries and mint directly in the glass is the secret to that vivid, garden-fresh flavor that no bottled mixer can replicate. A splash of chilled sparkling water at the end keeps things light and effervescent without any of the mystery ingredients that show up in pre-made cocktail mixes. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that comes together fast and looks absolutely stunning with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint on the rim.
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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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