The Perfect Strawberry Mojito Is Just A Simple Recipe Away
Strawberry season is here! It is the perfect time to harness the sweet and deliciously tangy flavours of this fruit to make refreshing cocktails. The slightly creamy texture provided by the fruit, and its fragrant flavours, imbue a unique personality to any cocktail it is added to. Combine it with rum and other fresh ingredients such as mint and lime juice, you get a yummy drink perfect for any weather: the Strawberry Mojito!
Key Ingredients To Make Strawberry Mojito
Simple Syrup
Simple syrup mixes quicker than sugar, hence it is opted to make the drink. You can make the syrup easily at home (recipe shared below) or also use a store-bought syrup.
Strawberries
Use good quality, freshly bought ripe strawberries to give the drink a good flavour.
Mint
Fresh mint leaves are an important ingredient to make mojitos.
Lime Juice
Use freshly squeezed lime juice to ensure you get the best results.
Rum
Good quality rum, such as Captain Morgan works well to make the cocktail.
Club Soda
You can use club soda or any carbonated water such as sparkling water or seltzer.
Strawberry Mojito Recipe
(For one serving)
This amazing Strawberry Mojito recipe is adapted from the book The Berry Bible.
Ingredients
30 ml Simple syrup (you can also use 1 tablespoon of sugar instead)
3 Fresh Strawberries
2-3 Fresh spearmint sprigs, chopped (if you prefer smaller mint pieces in your cocktail)
30 ml Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
60 ml Captain Morgan White Rum
90-120 ml Soda water
Sprig of mint or strawberry slices, for garnish
Method
Take a highball glass and keep it in the fridge for 30 minutes. Remove the chilled glass from the fridge and add simple syrup (or sugar), strawberries and mint leaves. Muddle them using the back of a spoon or a muddler. Crush the berries and mint leaves well. Pour lime juice and rum and stir well to combine. Fill the glass with ice and top off with soda water. Gently stir. Garnish with mint sprigs or strawberry slices.
Note
Basic simple syrup is made using equal parts sugar and water. The water is heated with sugar until the latter dissolves fully. It is best to make larger portions of the syrup, especially for the summer so you can whip out cocktails easily. Keep the batch portion of simple syrup in the fridge, it will stay good for months.
Recipe (for batch proportions)
Ingredients
9-10 Strawberries
2 Limes, chopped
2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
2 Mint sprigs, leaves picked
Black pepper
Ice
350 ml Captain Morgan White Rum
600 ml Sparkling water
Method
In a large jug, add strawberries, limes and sugar and muddle well. Bruise the mint leaves and add them to the jug with a pinch of black pepper. Add lots of ice and pour rum and sparkling water. Stir well to combine.
While it's great to learn about alcohol, it is important to also consume alcohol moderately. Remember to serve and drink responsibly to ensure you and your guests are healthy and out of harm's way. If you know anyone who has trouble controlling their alcohol intake, please refer them to a professional immediately.
