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Cool down with a refreshing strawberry mojito, a fruity twist on the classic cocktail that’s perfect for warm weather. Fresh strawberries, mint, lime, and rum come together for a sweet and zesty drink that’s great for summer parties or relaxing afternoons. With minimal prep and a bright, inviting flavor, this cocktail is a breeze to make and even easier to enjoy. Serve it in a tall glass with ice and a wedge of lime for a picture-perfect finish.

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A strawberry mojito combines rum, mint, lime, and strawberries for a fruity, fizzy summer cocktail that’s easy to make and perfect for warm weather sipping.

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A glass of strawberry mojito with lime slices, mint leaves, and ice, garnished with fresh strawberries—a refreshing cocktail with white rum perfect for an easy summer cocktail recipe.

Why You’ll Love It

Refreshing flavor: The mint and lime offer a cool, tangy finish.
Simple ingredients: You likely have most of these on hand.
Fruity twist on a classic: Strawberries add natural sweetness and color.
Easy to scale: Make one or a whole pitcher with ease.

Three glasses of strawberry mojito, a refreshing cocktail with white rum, ice, mint, lime slices, and fresh strawberries sit on a wooden surface—an easy summer cocktail recipe perfect for warm days.

Strawberry Mojito Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Fresh strawberries: Add natural sweetness and bright color.
Fresh mint leaves: Provide the cool, signature mojito flavor.
Lime: Adds a tangy citrus zing to balance the sweetness.
Granulated sugar: Enhances the fruit flavors and balances the acidity.
White rum: The cocktail base with a clean, crisp kick.
Club soda: Adds fizz and a refreshing finish.

Fresh strawberries, limes, mint, ice, sugar, a jigger of clear liquid—everything you need for an easy summer cocktail recipe. Create a refreshing Strawberry mojito cocktail with white rum using these simple ingredients on a white surface.

How to Make Strawberry Mojitos

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Muddle the fruit and herbs: Combine mint leaves and strawberries in a sturdy glass and muddle to release juices and oils.
Add lime and sugar: Squeeze lime wedges into the glass, add sugar and muddle again.
Build the drink: Add ice, pour in the rum and top with club soda.
Garnish and serve: Stir, taste and garnish with a lime wedge or mint sprig.

A refreshing cocktail with white rum, this iced strawberry mojito is garnished with lime slices and fresh mint leaves.

Substitutions and Variations

Use sparkling water: Replace club soda with lemon or lime sparkling water.
Try a different fruit: Swap strawberries with raspberries or blueberries.
Make it non-alcoholic: Omit the rum and add extra soda or juice.

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Serving Suggestions

With savory snacks: Enjoy million dollar deviled eggs, cowboy sliders or garlic butter steak bites with your mojito.
With a sweet treat: Pair your cocktail with some strawberry pizza or strawberry kiss cookies.

A glass of strawberry mojito cocktail with white rum, served with ice, mint leaves, and lime, garnished with fresh strawberries and lime in front.

How to Store Mojito with Fresh Strawberries

Store: You can make this up to a day in advance. Keep it refrigerated and don’t add the ice until just about to serve.
Freeze: Drinks with alcohol in tend not to freeze well, but if you want to make a kind of strawberry slushie for the grownups, you can try it!

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Top Tips

Use ripe strawberries: They’ll give you the best natural sweetness.
Do not over-muddle the mint: This can cause bitterness.
Chill your glass: Helps keep the drink cool without too much ice dilution.

A refreshing strawberry mojito—an easy summer cocktail recipe—features ice, mint, lime slices, and fresh strawberries, with two more glasses behind.

Strawberry Mojitos FAQs

Can I make a mojito with dark rum?

White or light, rum is the classic choice, but if you want to use dark rum in its place, you can.

Do I have to use fresh strawberries and lime juice, or can I use frozen/bottled?

You can use whatever you have or you can find, but bear in mind fresh strawberries and fresh lime juice do result in a fresher tasting drink.

What’s the history of mojitos?

Ernest Hemingway is credited with how popular mojitos are. While he was in Cuba, this was Hemingway’s drink of choice. After that it appeared in a James Bond movie and a Depp movie. It’s believed this cocktail might have started as a “medicinal” beverage. Early versions used moonshine, adding sugarcane syrup, lime and mint to ward off illnesses. Whether this was a real local belief or just a good reason to sip a mojito is disputed!

Three glasses of strawberry mojito, a refreshing cocktail with white rum, ice, mint, lime slices, and fresh strawberries sit on a wooden surface—an easy summer cocktail recipe perfect for warm days.

Strawberry Mojito – Summer Cocktail Recipe

5 from 4 votes

Strawberry Mojito

This strawberry mojito recipe brings together fresh ingredients for a bright, fruity take on the classic cocktail. It’s quick to mix, super refreshing and ideal for warm weather. Customize it with other berries or make a pitcher to share.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients 

  • 4 strawberries , fresh, sliced
  • 8 mint leaves, fresh
  • ½ lime, cut into 4 wedges
  • ½ Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 Cup ice
  • 1 ½ Ounces rum, white
  • 1 Can club soda

Instructions 

  • Place mint leaves and strawberries into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler to crush the mint and strawberries to release the mint oils and strawberry juices.
  • Add juice from 1 or 2 limes wedges and the sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Don't strain the mixture.
  • Add ice, filling the glass almost to the top. Pour the rum over the ice, and then top off with club soda.
  • Stir, taste and add more sugar if desired. Garnish with the remaining lime wedge.

Notes

Use ripe strawberries: They’ll give you the best natural sweetness.
Do not over-muddle the mint: This can cause bitterness.
Chill your glass: Helps keep the drink cool without too much ice dilution.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg
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A strawberry mojito is the kind of drink that instantly lifts your mood with its fresh, fruity flavor and fizzy finish. It’s such an easy summer cocktail recipe and just perfect for BBQs, poolside hangouts or winding down after a long day. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy a vibrant cocktail that tastes like summer in a glass. Whether you sip it solo or serve a crowd, this sweet and minty drink is a true warm-weather winner.

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Bella Bucchiotti

Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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