Nitrate & Nitrite Free Classic Strawberry Mojito
Fresh strawberries, bright lime, and fragrant mint come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. Every ingredient here is exactly what it looks like — real fruit, fresh herbs, white rum, and a quick homemade simple syrup you whip up in minutes on the stove. That matters more than it might seem, because plenty of bottled cocktail mixes and flavored syrups sneak in preservatives you'd rather avoid, and this recipe sidesteps all of that entirely. Muddling the strawberries and mint together releases their natural oils and juices, so the flavor is vivid and layered without needing anything artificial to prop it up. The homemade simple syrup is just sugar and water — clean, straightforward, and easy to batch ahead since it keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks. Topped with chilled sparkling water and a handful of ice, it's refreshing, beautifully pink, and genuinely impressive to serve at a gathering. If you've been hunting for a cocktail you can feel good about pouring, this is it.
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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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