Gluten Free Classic Strawberry Mojito
Fresh strawberries and bright lime juice make this cocktail feel like summer in a glass, with muddled mint adding that unmistakable cool, herbal kick. The homemade simple syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop and makes a noticeable difference compared to anything pre-bottled — plus you'll have extra to stash in the fridge for your next round. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved, just straightforward, beautiful cocktail-making. Muddling the strawberries directly in the glass means you get real fruit flavor woven through every sip rather than a syrupy afterthought. White rum, fresh lime, and sparkling water keep things clean and crisp, and the garnish of a lime wheel and halved strawberry on the rim makes it look genuinely impressive with almost zero extra effort. This is the kind of drink you make once and immediately want to make again for a crowd.
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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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