Beef Free Classic Strawberry Mojito
Fresh strawberries and bright lime juice come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. Muddling the berries directly with mint leaves and a touch of homemade simple syrup pulls out every bit of fruity, herbaceous flavor before a pour of white rum and sparkling water ties it all together. The quick stovetop syrup takes only a few minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks, so you're already set up for the next round. Each glass gets built individually, which means you can easily adjust sweetness or citrus to taste without any fuss. It's the kind of cocktail that looks impressive on a table but comes together with almost no effort — just muddle, pour, and garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint for that finishing touch. Naturally free of any meat-based ingredients, this is a clean, crowd-pleasing drink that works for virtually any gathering.
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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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