This refreshing Fresh Strawberry Mojito cocktail is bright, tangy, and delightfully sweet. You can easily double or triple the recipe to serve a crowd!
For the strawberry puree: Add the strawberries, mint, and sugar to a blender. Blend until very smooth. (You can also use a stick blender or a mini food processor to puree the strawberries.)
Strain the puree and discard the seeds and bigger bits of mint. Refrigerate in a jar or an airtight container for up to 1 week. You will have more puree than you need for 1 cocktail: freeze the remaining puree in an ice cube tray to portion it out for future strawberry mojito cocktails.
To make the strawberry mojito cocktail: To a shaker, add the lime juice and mint leaves. Using a muddler or a wooden spoon, crush the mint leaves to release their flavor into the lime juice. Add the fresh strawberry puree, rum, and simple syrup, and top with 4-5 ice cubes. Shake vigorously, then strain into a tall glass. Add 3 or 4 ice cubes, then top off with soda or sparkling water.
Garnish with a fresh strawberry, if desired, and enjoy immediately.
NOTE: How to make simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar with ½ cup (125 ml) water. Bring to a simmer to fully melt the sugar into the water. Remove from the heat, transfer to an airtight jar and let cool completely. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
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