Brazil Nut Free Classic Strawberry Mojito
Few cocktails hit as refreshingly as a strawberry mojito on a warm afternoon, and this one delivers every bit of that bright, fruity punch you're hoping for. Fresh strawberries get muddled right in the glass alongside fragrant mint leaves, releasing their natural sweetness and color into every sip. A quick homemade simple syrup ties it all together without any store-bought shortcuts, so you know exactly what's going into your drink. The combination of white rum, fresh lime juice, and chilled sparkling water keeps things crisp and lively from the first pour to the last drop. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's zero guesswork or label-scanning involved — just straightforward, gorgeous cocktail-making. Garnish with a lime wheel and a halved strawberry on the rim and it looks like something straight off a restaurant menu. Make the extra simple syrup and stash it in the fridge, because you'll absolutely want to make this again.
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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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