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    Published: Jun 22, 2021 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Strawberry Mojito

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    Bursting with sweet & juicy summer strawberries, this Strawberry Mojito recipe includes an unexpected ingredient - sparkling Rosé wine - for a pretty in pink drink that is sure to quench your thirst on a hot summer day. Make one in less than 5 minutes!

    Strawberry mojito in a highball glass garnished with fresh lime, strawberry and mint leaves.

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    Hot, steamy weather calls for drinks that are light, refreshing and easy to make. These Strawberry Mojitos, filled with sweet berries and fresh-from-the-garden mint, come together in minutes and are the perfect remedy for those sultry summer nights.

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    • What makes this recipe unique
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • FAQs
    • How to muddle fresh fruits and herbs for cocktails
    • Expert tips for making this strawberry mojito recipe
    • More rum drinks
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    What makes this recipe unique

    • Mojitos are most popular in the summer, so it only makes sense to pair this rum cocktail with another seasonal superstar - sun-ripened strawberries. Fresh, juicy berries add just the right amount of sweetness to this drink.
    • Traditional mojitos use club soda for effervescence, but this recipe ups the ante by swapping the club soda for sparkling Rosé wine instead. You get all the bubbles you're used to in a mojito AND a gorgeous pink color.
    • This recipe as written makes two drinks using a mini (187ml) bottle of sparkling wine. It's also easily batched for a crowd. Check the instructions in the recipe card to make 8 Strawberry Mojitos using a 750ml bottle of sparkling Rosé.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for strawberry mojitos, including strawberries, mint, limes, rum and sparkling rosé wine.

    A few ingredient notes:

    • I prefer silver rum in these mojitos. Any moderately-priced rum will work well here.
    • A 187 ml bottle of sparkling Rosé is perfect to split between two drinks. You can also use club soda instead of the sparkling wine, if you prefer.
    • Freshly squeezed lime juice is the only way to go. Fresh juice has a livelier flavor and doesn't contain any of the preservatives of bottled juice.
    • You can buy a bottle of simple syrup at the store, but it's easy (and much cheaper) to make at home. Check out our post for all the details on How to Make Simple Syrup.

    Instructions

    You can make a Strawberry Mojito in less than five minutes!

    Strawberries and mint in a highball glass with a muddler.

    Muddle strawberries and fresh mint in the bottom of a tall glass.

    An ice filled highball glass with muddled strawberries, mint and rum.

    Fill glass with ice and add rum.

    Hand pouring lemon juice and simple syrup into the highball glass.

    Add lemon juice and simple syrup.

    Topping glass with sparkling Rosé wine and mixing with bar spoon.

    Top with sparkling Rosé and gently stir to combine.

    FAQs

    What's the best rum for mojitos?


    No need to break the bank when you're making mojitos. A mid-priced, silver rum will work well as you're mixing it with other ingredients to create this drink. I used Bacardi for recipe but I'm also a fan of Flor de Cana rum in mojitos.

    How do you serve a mojito?


    Mojitos are best served in a tall, highball glass with plenty of ice. Don't try to squeeze a mojito into a lowball glass. You won't have enough room for the ingredients and you'll end up with an unbalanced drink.

    Where do mojitos come from?


    Mojitos are thought to have originated in Cuba. Cuban rums were initially very crude tasting, so bartenders doctored them up with sugar, lime and mint to make the harsh liquor more palatable.

    Highball glass filled with Strawberry Mojito. Garnished with limes, strawberries and mint leaves.

    How to muddle fresh fruits and herbs for cocktails

    Muddling is more than just pulverizing fruit or herbs into mush. There is actually a science to muddling that is critical to the taste of your cocktail. But don't worry; it's far less complicated than it sounds.

    The first thing to know is there are two different muddlers for fresh fruit and herbs: a toothed muddler for fruits and a blunt muddler for herbs. A quality muddler will have a toothed end and a blunt end, eliminating the need for two separate muddlers (this muddler is our favorite).

    Fruits can stand up to more pressure than delicate herbs so use the toothed end in a pressing and twisting motion to release a fruit's juices and any essential oils from a fruit with a peel (such as a lime or lemon wedge).

    Herbs require a lighter touch. Use the blunt end of the muddler to gently press and bruise fresh herbs to release their oils and flavors. The key is to use a gentle touch. If you use too much pressure, you will crush and tear the leaves and they will become bitter in the drink.

    Strawberry Mojito in a highball glass garnished with berries, mint and a pink and white striped straw.

    Expert tips for making this strawberry mojito recipe

    • No muddler? No problem! Use the end of a wooden spoon to muddle the berries and mint instead.
    • Acid is a must in most cocktail recipes to keep the flavor balanced. In this drink, you definitely want to use freshly squeezed lime juice. The bottled stuff contains additives that alter the taste of the juice in order to give it more shelf life. I like to freeze fresh juices in ice cube trays and then pull out cubes when I need them.
    • If you don't have sparkling Rosé on hand, feel free to swap in club soda or a mini bottle of Prosecco, instead.
    • Fill your glass completely with ice and make sure to use a highball for this drink. If you try to cram all the ingredients into a lowball, you won't have the right ice to ingredient ratio and you'll end up with an unbalanced drink.

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      Watermelon Mojito
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      Rum Sangria Lemonade
    
    
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    Recipe

    high ball glass filled with ice, strawberries and drink.

    Strawberry Mojitos

    Garnish With Lemon
    Beat the summer heat with a glass of these easy, refreshing Strawberry Mojitos! Add sparkling Rosé wine instead of the usual club soda for an extra pretty in pink cocktail.
    4.87 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Rum
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 drinks
    Calories 270 kcal
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    Equipment

    • Wooden Muddler
    • Mini Measuring Beaker Set
    • Bar Spoon
    • Citrus Juicer
    • Highball glasses

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 large strawberries, chopped & divided
    • 14 mint leaves, divided
    • 4 ounces rum, divided
    • 2 oz lime juice, divided
    • 2 oz simple syrup, divided
    • 6 ounces sparkling Rosé wine, divided (about 1 (187ml) bottle)
    • Mint leaves, strawberries and lime wedges for garnish optional

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    Instructions
     

    • Divide strawberries among 2 highball glasses. Muddle. Divide mint leaves among glasses and gently muddle to release oils. Fill both glasses with ice.
    • Pour half of rum, lime juice, simple syrup and wine in each of the two glasses. Stir gently to combine.
    • Garnish with sliced strawberries, lime wedges and additional mint leaves, if desired.

    Notes

    • I prefer silver rum in these mojitos. Any moderately-priced rum will work well here (such as Bacardi or Flor de Cana). 
    • Even though you only need a few ounces, freshly squeezed lime juice gives the best flavor to these drinks. Skip the bottled stuff with preservatives. 
    • If you're short on time, you can buy a bottle of simple syrup at the store, but it's easy (and cheaper) to make at home. Check out our post about how to make simple syrup for specific instructions. 
    • Don't have sparkling Rosé wine on hand? You can easily swap in club soda instead. 
    Batch recipe: This recipe makes two drinks from one (187ml) mini bottle of sparkling Rosé wine. If you want to make a batch of mojitos, multiply all the ingredients by four in order to make eight drinks using a standard 750ml bottle of sparkling Rosé. 

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1drinkCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 157IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.

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    Hi, I’m Anna, a former corporate communications nerd turned food fanatic. Turns out I like cooking for others A LOT more than explaining HR policies to them. C’mon over!

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    Comments

    1. Lise Ode says

      July 29, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      I love that you added sparkling wine and the step by step photos are all very helpful!

      Reply
    2. Lisa says

      June 18, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      Tried this out, very pretty drink. Next time I will use sparkling pink moscato wine instead of sparking dry rose...

      Reply
    3. SJ says

      August 22, 2016 at 4:40 pm

      How many glasses does this recipe make?

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        August 23, 2016 at 7:22 am

        Hi SJ- This recipe will fill 12 champagne flutes. Cheers!

        Reply
    4. Vinny Grette says

      March 18, 2016 at 3:41 pm

      This is MY kind of cocktail! So elegant and not overly alcoholic :).

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        March 22, 2016 at 12:52 pm

        Anything with bubbles is a hit! 🙂

        Reply
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