Strawberry Mojito – Get ready for derby season this year, with a refreshing, strawberry twist on the standard Kentucky Derby Mojito!
This Strawberry Mojito recipe is a fruity twist on the classic mojito recipe and is super quick and easy to make whether for back porch patio sipping on a hot summer day, or celebrating the next Kentucky derby.
This cocktail is the perfect refresher on a hot summer day, not to mention its pretty presentation will impress your guests for sure. Serve it up alongside this yummy baked hot honey chicken or BLT pasta salad for the perfect summer happy hour.
What You Need for the Perfect Strawberry Mojito
- fresh mint leaves – Fresh is best when it comes to this herb! The mint oils are released as they are muddled, leaving you with a fresh and minty cocktail.
- fresh strawberries – For easier muddling, try slicing the strawberries or cutting them into smaller chunks.
- white rum – white, or silver rum, is the most commonly used liquor for this drink. Honest opinion? A dark rum or silver tequila can put a nice spin on things!
- agave – I don’t always have simple syrup on hand, and don’t always have time to whip up a batch, so I swap in agave instead for a quick sweet fix.
- seltzer water – You can try any flavored seltzer water for an extra zing of flavor, I personally use lime-flavored for this recipe.
- ice cubes
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Strawberry Mojito
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
- 6 mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp agave
- 3 oz white rum
- splash of seltzer or tonic water (your preference)
- crushed ice
Instructions
- In a tall glass, add strawberries and mint leaves. Use a muddler to crush the mint and strawberries until the strawberries are all crushed.
- Add agave and rum to the glass and stir to combine.
- Fill two glasses with crushed ice. Pour the muddled mixture over the ice, and then fill the glass with seltzer or tonic water (I used lime flavored seltzer water).
- Garnish with mint leaves and sliced strawberries.
