Honey Free Classic Strawberry Mojito
Fresh strawberries and bright mint come together in a cocktail that tastes like summer in a glass. Many store-bought mixers and flavored syrups sneak in honey or agave as a sweetener, so making your own simple syrup from granulated sugar and water is the cleanest way to keep things exactly as intended. The muddling step is where the magic happens — pressing the berries and mint together releases their natural juices and oils, building a flavor base that no bottled shortcut can match. A generous pour of white rum and fresh-squeezed lime juice keeps everything crisp and balanced, while chilled sparkling water adds just the right amount of fizz. Garnished with a mint sprig, a halved strawberry, and a lime wheel on the rim, this drink looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of recipe 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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