Dairy Free Classic Strawberry Mojito
Fresh strawberries and bright mint come together in a drink that feels like summer in a glass. The muddling step is key — pressing the berries and mint together with a splash of simple syrup releases all that juicy, fragrant goodness before a single drop of rum even hits the glass. A squeeze of fresh lime juice keeps everything tart and lively, while chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz at the end. Since this recipe is built entirely from fruit, herbs, spirits, and a homemade sugar syrup, there's nothing to second-guess on the ingredient list — no hidden dairy, no store-bought mixes with mystery additives. The quick homemade simple syrup takes just a few minutes on the stovetop and keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks, so you're basically set up for cocktail hour all week long. Serve these immediately after stirring so the bubbles stay lively and the mint stays perky.
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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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