Strawberry Mojito Recipe

It may not be officially Spring, but now that the weather is warming up, I’m craving a taste of Spring and Summer… especially icy cold drinks!

The bright and fresh flavors of this mojito recipe are a true pick-me-up, and strawberries are easy to find (and taste best) during the warmer months.

Of course, you can serve these strawberry mojitos year-round if you’d like, it’s a really versatile drink recipe!

There are plenty of ways to change this recipe up if you’d like, and I’ve included a large batch version in the “chef tips” right below the recipe instructions, in case you’re having a party and don’t want to make just 4 cocktails at a time.

What do I need to make this recipe?

• Strawberries – make sure the fruit is nice and ripe, then hull them (or slice off the green tops) and dice them.
• Limes – lime adds a tartness that balances the sweetness of the drink.
• Honey – instead of using a traditional simple syrup, I like to use honey. The floral sweetness goes very well with the other drink ingredients.
• Mint – fresh mint is absolutely classic and necessary for a mojito cocktail.
• Club soda – this adds a delightful fizziness to the drink.
• White rum – you may know this as clear rum, but it’s simply rum that hasn’t been aged in barrels. You can use any brand you’d like, although I typically use Bacardi.

How to make strawberry mojitos?

This is just an overview; the full ingredients and directions are in the recipe card toward the bottom of this post.

1. Muddle. Add strawberries, lime, honey, and mint leaves to a glass and smash with a muddler.
2. Add ice. You can use any kind of ice you prefer.
3. Add rum. This recipe doesn’t use a ton of rum, but just enough to give it a little kick.
4. Top off. Divide the club soda evenly among the glasses, topping off the drink.
5. Garnish. This is optional, but feel free to add a strawberry, lime slice, etc.

Variations of this recipe

• Strawberries – this recipe will work well with fresh or frozen berries, so feel free to use whichever type you have available. If using frozen, thaw them in the refrigerator before using.
• Club soda – feel free to use your favorite flavorless sparkling soda/water for this recipe. Seltzer or sparkling mineral water are two great alternatives.
• Honey – instead of honey, you could use agave nectar, or a simple syrup (this can be found in the aisle of most grocery stores where the mixers for cocktails are).
• Shaken – if you’d prefer to use a cocktail shaker, add the strawberries, lime slice, honey, and mint leaves to the shaker. Muddle the mint leaves, then top with ice and rum. Shake, then strain into serving glasses. Top it off with the club soda, garnish, and serve. This isn’t traditional, and won’t have as much of a layered appearance, but will still taste delicious.
• Alcohol-free – if you would like to make this into a “mocktail”, replace the white rum with an equal amount of additional club soda, or try adding some lime or cranberry flavored seltzer water.

Making mojitos ahead of time

Mojitos are a drink that’s best made fresh right before serving, however at least they come together quickly!

Storage

Any leftover cocktails should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 1-2 days.