Ginger Free Classic Strawberry Mojito
Few cocktails feel as instantly refreshing as a strawberry mojito on a warm afternoon, and this one delivers every bit of that bright, summery payoff. Fresh strawberries get muddled right in the glass alongside fragrant mint leaves, releasing their juices into a base of white rum, fresh lime, and a touch of homemade simple syrup. That quick two-ingredient syrup is worth making — it takes only a few minutes on the stove and keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks, so you'll have it ready for round two. Many store-bought cocktail mixers and flavored syrups sneak in unexpected botanicals or spice extracts, but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward, so you know exactly what's going into your glass. The sparkling water added at the end keeps things light and effervescent without diluting any of that gorgeous strawberry-lime flavor. Garnish with a mint sprig, a lime wheel, and a halved berry on the rim, and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar.
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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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