Strawberry Mojitos are a thirst quenching twist on the well-loved classic cocktail. This version uses lemon rum and key lime juice for a refreshing sipper. Mocktail version included!
If you are looking for a cocktail to take the heat out of the steamiest of days, look no further than these Strawberry Mojitos.
Full of fresh ingredients the deliver big delicious flavor.
If you are already a classic mojito lover try Blueberry Mojitos and Watermelon Mojitos too!
What is a Mojito?
Mojitos are a refreshing Cuban cocktail. The traditional version combines white rum, mint, sugar, lime juice and club soda.
It’s served in a tall glass with lots of ice.
Strawberry Mojitos
As great as the original version of mojitos are they are also easy to change up with delicious results.
For this version we changed the rum and the lime juice.
Lemon rum gives a bright sunny flavor. Key lime juice adds a tropical twist.
Recipe Ingredients + Notes
Mint leaves. I use spearmint leaves but any fresh mint works!
Extra fine sugar. Using extra fine sugar makes it easier to dissolve the sugar when muddling the ingredients and shaking the cocktail.
Fresh strawberries. Use large strawberries that are fully ripened for best flavor. If the strawberries don’t have much flavor additional sugar may be necessary.
Key lime juice. Use fresh juice from 2-3 key limes. Key limes are smaller than Persian limes (common limes) and have a distinct tangy flavor.
Key limes can be very small (about an inch in diameter). I would suggest using the juice of 1-2 limes, tasting the cocktail when mixed and adding more lime juice should your taste feel it’s needed.
Fresh juice from regular limes can also be substituted. Use 1 large lime.
Lemon rum. We picked lemon rum to heighten the flavor of the strawberries. White rum or light rum can be substituted if desired.
Club soda. This will be used ‘to fill’ the glass after the cocktail is strained in over the ice. It adds a refreshing fizz to the mojito.
What is muddling?
It is basically smashing the ingredients to break them down and release the natural flavors.
A muddler is a stick with either a rounded end or with a plastic end with a textured surface. They can be wood or metal.
It’s definitely a cocktail tool every mixologist needs.
How to make Strawberry Mojitos – Step-by-Step
STEP 1. Muddle ingredients
Combine the sugar and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker or quart Mason jar (photo 1).
Add the strawberries and lime juice and muddle to break down the berries (photos 2-3).
STEP 2. Shake vigorously
Add the lemon rum and a handful of ice. Shake vigorously.
STEP. 3 Strain and fill
Strain into a 16 ounce glass with fresh ice. Fill with club soda and serve.
Additional sliced strawberries and/or lime slices can be added to the cocktail before serving.
To strain or not to strain?
Some people enjoy NOT straining out the muddled ingredients. If so, no problem?
The entire cocktail can be muddled in the serving glass. Follow the muddling directions below using the serving glass.
Instead of shaking the cocktail stir in the rum, add ice and fill with club soda.
The ingredients infuse as the cocktail is sipped and is delicious!
Make it a Mocktail!
Follow the instructions up until adding the rum. Add the club soda or lemon-lime soda instead (skip the club soda).
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Originally published: June 30, 2011
Emily Flint says
This will be my new summer cocktail!!
Beth says
My hubby and I love mojitos, so this recipe is absolutely delicious and refreshing in our book! Saving this recipe for later! Can’t wait to make this one again! I love the twist you added too!
Mandy @ Cater to Me says
Fresh fruit cocktails are so good!!!! I am especially obsessed with mojitos, so this is perfect for me!
Sandra says
Bacardi Limon is the best!
SweetSavoryPlanet says
Yum! A perfect summer drink. I am with you – not strained.
BigFatBaker says
Yum! I am loving mint this summer. I love the strawberry addition, perfect for summer.
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
These sound fantastic- need to make these this summer!
elisabeth@foodandthriftfinds says
Toni-I would love to hang out with you and have one of your gorgeous mojitos…so refreshing and perfect combination, with berries of any kind!
Cheers!!!
All That's Left Are The Crumbs says
A mojito is probably my favorite drink. Like you I leave the muddled ingredients in the glass so that they keep on infusing – that is if the drink lasts that long;) I'll definitely be mixing up a batch of these soon.
Lizzy says
Oh, man, this is my kind of mojito! Beautiful and refreshing…perfect for the 4th!
glutenfreelindsey says
I want one of these right now..yum!
An Alaskan Cooks | Alaska Food and Wine says
I want some warm, sunny days so that I can make these mojitos! Somehow it doesn't seem right to serve this drink when the temperatures are still only in the 60s.
Lisa @ Tarte du Jour says
I need one of these now. I'm re-entering after vacation. The neighbors have a key lime tree and I have mint in the garden… I'm half way there! This looks so very refreshing. (I also LOVED the photos of the festival below)
Brooks at Cakewalker says
Okay, this fits the bill…I wanted a new, refreshing beverage to try over the holiday weekend and now I've found it! Thank you for sharing and happy holiday to you!
Mary Conscious Kitchen says
This look delicious,and I'm sure local strawberries are what really make this drink. Since strawberries are long gone in TN, I found a recipe for blackberry mojitos:
INGREDIENTS:
16 mint leaves
12 fresh blackberries
1 tsp sugar
3 oz Baccardi razz (any white rum will do)
1 oz lime juice
club soda
crushed ice
METHOD:
In a pitcher, place the mint leaves, blackberries and sugar and muddle well. Add the rum and lime juice and stir well to combine. Fill highball glasses with crushed ice and strain the drink into the glasses. Top it with club soda. Garnish with mint leaves and blackberries.
Eliotseats says
Cheers! I love mojitos. I am going to try this with blackberries b/c that is what is in season here. Thanks for the recipe!
Dee at Deelicious Sweets says
Great twist on the Mojito! Yum 🙂
Erin says
Wow – this sounds awesome! Strawberries in mojitos are wonderful! Such a pretty drink.
Chef Dennis says
I have to say I have never liked mojitos, but I think you may have made a convert of me with your delicious creation! I may have to have a few to be sure!
this drink got me singing put the lime in the cooconut……
kankana says
Mojito is one of my all time fav cocktail . this looks lovely.
Steph says
Oh my gosh, these sound so refreshing! Perfect for these 100 degrees temps we're experiencing!
icancookthat says
This is summer in a glass. What a wonderful post! I'm glad you're finally receiving warm weather!
Kate@Diethood says
Oh that looks so delicious! And refreshing!!
We're also getting some warmer weather, and I too noticed the difference in my garden…thank goodness it's not dead! 🙂
claudia lamascolo says
I will take a pitcher of these please! Wow great photo and yum yum yum!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
if this isn't perfection then i just don't know what is!