Barley Free Classic Strawberry Mojito
Few cocktails hit as refreshingly as a strawberry mojito on a warm afternoon, and this one is built entirely from clean, straightforward ingredients you can feel good about. Fresh strawberries and mint get muddled together with a touch of homemade simple syrup, releasing bright, fruity flavor that no bottled mix can match. White rum, fresh-squeezed lime juice, and chilled sparkling water round everything out into a drink that's crisp, lively, and genuinely beautiful in the glass. Because you're making the simple syrup yourself from just sugar and water, there's no need to scan labels or worry about grain-derived additives sneaking into your cocktail. The muddling step is where the magic happens — pressing the strawberries and mint together until fragrant means every sip carries that garden-fresh intensity. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint, and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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