Strawberry Mojito Mocktail
Our strawberry mojito mocktail is a twist on the classic rum cocktail, but without the alcohol. The fresh fruit mixed with the fresh herbs make a refreshing drink that everyone will love.This virgin strawberry mojito mocktail recipe is going to become your new favorite beverage. It is great for a baby shower, dry July, a hot summer day, or if you are craving the sweet flavor of strawberries in a tasty drink. Honestly, it is perfect any time of year.
Servings: 1 glass
Calories: 246kcal
Cost: $2
Equipment
- muddler
Ingredients
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice (about 1 medium lime)
- 1 to 1/1/2 ounce strawberry simple syrup (depending on sweetness you like, add more or less, regular simple syrup works as well)
- 3 large sliced strawberries, plus one more for garnish
- 2 ounces non-alcoholic 0.0% rum (optional) Ritual works great
- 4 ounces club soda Topo Chico is the best
- Garnish: fresh lime
Instructions
- Place mint leaves and 1/2 lime cut into two wedges into a tall, sturdy glass or pestle and mortar and muddle to release oils in the mint and lime juice from the lime wedges (if using a pestle and mortar, move the leaves and juice to your serving glass)
- Add 3 sliced strawberries and gently muddle again
- Fill the glass to the top with ice and add the simple syrup and non-alcoholic rum (if using) then fill with club soda
- Stir and add more simple syrup if you like it sweeter
Notes
Top tip: I always find that serving fun drinks is even better when you have fun glasses. Get some cute cups (they have really cute plastic ones) and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1glass | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg