Walnut Free Classic Strawberry Mojito
Few cocktails hit as refreshingly as a strawberry mojito on a warm afternoon, and this one delivers every bit of that bright, fruity punch you're craving. Fresh strawberries get muddled right in the glass alongside fragrant mint leaves and a touch of homemade simple syrup, so the flavor is vibrant and real — nothing artificial in sight. A generous squeeze of fresh lime juice keeps things tart and lively, while white rum and chilled sparkling water bring it all together in the most satisfying way. The quick stovetop simple syrup takes only a few minutes and makes enough to stash in the fridge for your next round, which you will absolutely want. Every ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just clean, gorgeous cocktail ingredients doing exactly what they should. Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wheel on the rim and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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