Description
Summer sizzles with this sparkling strawberry mojito, blending Cuban cocktail traditions and fresh seasonal berries. Crisp mint leaves and effervescent bubbles create a refreshing escape that cools and delights you instantly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ounces (56 grams) white rum
- 56 strawberries, fresh, hulled and sliced
- 34 ounces (960 milliliters) sparkling water
- 8 mint leaves, fresh
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½ lime, cut into wedges
Garnish and Ice:
- Ice cubes
- 1 extra mint sprig
- 1 extra strawberry
Instructions
- Slice ripe strawberries into thin pieces and add them to a tall glass along with fresh mint leaves and a sprinkling of sugar.
- Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press and twist the ingredients to extract their vibrant flavors and release aromatic essential oils.
- Squeeze fresh lime wedges directly into the glass, allowing the citrusy juice to mingle with the crushed strawberries and mint.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice, creating a frosty foundation for the mojito.
- Pour white rum over the ice, ensuring an even distribution throughout the glass.
- Top the mixture with sparkling water or club soda, which will add effervescence and lightness to the cocktail.
- Stir the drink gently with a long bar spoon to combine all the ingredients and create a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Garnish the mojito with a fresh mint sprig and a whole strawberry on the rim for an elegant presentation.
- Serve immediately while the drink is cold and the ice is still crisp, enjoying the refreshing summer-inspired combination of sweet strawberries, zesty lime, and cooling mint.
Notes
- Opt for ripe, vibrant strawberries to ensure maximum sweetness and flavor depth in your mojito.
- Gently muddle mint leaves to release essential oils without crushing them too harshly, which can make them bitter.
- Create a sugar-free version by substituting regular sugar with stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie alternative.
- Experiment with different mint varieties like chocolate mint or pineapple mint to add unique flavor dimensions to your cocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg