Pork Free Classic Strawberry Mojito

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(11)

Fresh strawberries and bright mint come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The muddling step is where the magic happens — pressing the berries and mint with a splash of simple syrup releases their natural oils and juice, creating a vivid, fragrant base before a drop of rum even enters the picture. A quick homemade simple syrup takes only a few minutes on the stovetop, and the leftover portion keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks, ready for your next round. Fresh lime juice keeps everything tart and lively, while chilled sparkling water adds just the right effervescence to tie it all together. This is the kind of cocktail that looks impressive on a table but comes together with minimal effort and no special equipment beyond a muddler and a tall glass. Every ingredient here is naturally free of any pork-derived additives — no gelatin, no hidden animal-based fining agents, just clean, fresh produce, white rum, and sparkling water. Garnish with a lime wheel and a halved strawberry on the rim, and you have a drink that's as beautiful as it is refreshing.

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Ingredients

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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