BHA & BHT Free Classic Strawberry Mojito
Fresh strawberries, bright lime, and fragrant mint come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. Many bottled cocktail mixers and flavored sparkling waters sneak in synthetic preservatives, so making this one from scratch means you know exactly what's going in. The simple syrup is just sugar and water, the citrus is squeezed fresh, and the sparkling water is plain and chilled — nothing artificial hiding anywhere. Muddling the strawberries and mint together releases their natural oils and juices, giving you that vibrant color and layered flavor without any shortcuts. White rum, fresh lime juice, and a gentle stir to finish make this feel genuinely bar-quality without leaving the kitchen. Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wheel on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of cocktail you'll want to make on repeat all season long.
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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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