Low Iodine Classic Strawberry Mojito
Fresh strawberries, bright lime, and fragrant mint come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. Muddling the berries and mint leaves together releases their natural oils and juices, giving every sip a layered, vibrant flavor that no bottled mixer can replicate. For anyone managing iodine intake, cocktails and mocktails can actually be a surprisingly easy win — this one is built entirely from fresh fruit, herbs, sugar, sparkling water, and rum, with nothing processed or packaged that typically sneaks iodine in. The homemade simple syrup takes just a few minutes on the stove and keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks, so you can mix another round whenever the mood strikes. A generous pour of chilled sparkling water keeps things light and refreshing without any additives to second-guess. Garnished with a lime wheel and a halved strawberry on the rim, it looks as good as it tastes — impressive enough for guests, easy enough for a Tuesday evening.
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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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