Description
Sparkling strawberry mojito blends Cuban cocktail traditions with fresh, seasonal berries. Crisp mint leaves and rum create a refreshing summer drink you’ll enjoy sipping on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 34 fl oz (1 liter) sparkling water (club soda or flavored sparkling water)
- 56 strawberries, fresh, hulled and sliced
- 2 oz (56 grams) white rum (or substitute with sparkling water for a mocktail)
- 12 limes, cut into wedges
- 8 mint leaves, fresh
- 2 tsp sugar (or simple syrup)
- Ice cubes
- 1 mint sprig
- 1 strawberry
Instructions
- Muddling: Gently crush strawberries, mint leaves, lime wedges, and sugar in a tall glass, releasing their aromatic essences to form a vibrant flavor foundation.
- Chilling: Fill the glass with ice cubes, creating a frosty base that will keep the cocktail crisp and invigorating.
- Mixing: Add white rum to the muddled ingredients, stirring carefully to ensure thorough flavor integration and a balanced taste profile.
- Effervescence: Top the mixture with sparkling water, adjusting the amount to achieve the perfect level of lightness and refreshment.
- Garnishing: Complete the cocktail by swirling gently to blend all components, then embellish with a fresh mint sprig and a ripe strawberry for an elegant presentation.
- Serving: Insert a straw and serve immediately, inviting guests to savor the vibrant, cool, and completely refreshing strawberry mojito.
Notes
- Choose Ripe Strawberries: Select deep red, fragrant strawberries at peak ripeness for maximum flavor and natural sweetness.
- Gentle Muddling Technique: Press ingredients lightly to release essential oils and juices without crushing them aggressively, which can make the drink bitter.
- Rum Quality Matters: Use high-quality white rum to enhance the cocktail’s overall taste and smoothness.
- Chill Ingredients Beforehand: Pre-chill glasses and ingredients to maintain optimal temperature and prevent immediate ice dilution.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg