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Getting tropical as we head into summer with this fun and easy Strawberry Mojito. White rum mixed with fresh strawberries, plenty of fresh lime, and mint. This mojito receives an extra special touch with a top off of ginger beer for a fizzy, gingery kick. It’s colorful, refreshing, and a wonderful mojito for summer. A sweet lime-sugar-rimmed glass really seals the deal and keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
I’m kicking off summer with our first summery cocktail of the season. Y’all, I am so excited. Funny enough I made this way before heading to Miami. But I loved that mojitos were so popular there. The Cuban influence on food and drinks in Miami is so fun!
I’ve always loved a mojito, but aside from these Creamy Coconut Lime Mojitos (which you really need to try), I haven’t made very many. I figured this would be a fun cocktail to kick off our Summer Cocktail Saturday series.
As always, these posts are meant to be short and to the point!
So here are the details
Mojitos are simple, even when strawberries are added. Make the lime sugar first, it’s literally just sugar and lime zest. So simple, but the sugared rim adds a sweet, sparkly touch to your glasses.
Next, make the mojito! Muddled limes with fresh strawberries and lots of mint. Shake everything up with some white rum and strain it into your glass.
I always add crushed ice and additional mint. Then top off each mojito with ginger beer for a spicy, ginger kick.
Perfection in its sweetest form!
Looking for other summer drinks? Try these.
Spicy Serrano Pineapple Margarita
Salted Spicy Watermelon Margarita Popsicles
Lastly, if you make this Strawberry Mojito, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Strawberry Ginger Mojito
Servings: 1 drink
Calories Per Serving: 402 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 lime, quartered
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup sliced strawberries
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) white rum
- ginger beer, for topping
Lime Sugar
- zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1. To make the lime sugar. Combine the lime zest, sugar, and a pinch of salt on a shallow plate. Rim your glasses in sugar, then fill with ice.2. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, muddle the lime wedges, strawberries, and mint, squashing everything to release the juices. Add the rum. Fill with ice and shake until combined.3. Strain into your prepared glass. Top off with ginger beer. Garnish with mint. Drink and enjoy!
This is a fantastic drink! Sipping it now, and it’s glorious on an almost summer evening! I stuck with the recipe exactly, and it’s perfect. The ginger beer and the zest/sugar rim – yum!
Hey Jamie,
Awesome!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try and sharing your review! Love to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend!☀️ xx
Loved this recipe! I switched out the ginger beer with a splash of sprite since that’s all I had on hand, but the flavors of the strawberries, lime, and mint are so so wonderful. Very refreshing for summer!
Hi Lindsay,
Thanks so much for your comment! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
This is delicious, but it is just a Mule with rum and mint.
Thanks for sharing!
This was great! Thanks for posting the single serving cocktails!
Hey Kathy,
Thanks so much for your comment! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
This was fantastic! I did modify a bit based on what I had available. I switched out the rum for vodka and the ginger beer for prosecco and it was summer perfection.
Hi Nina,
Fantastic!! Thanks a lot for trying this recipe out and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xxT
These were amazing!!!
Hey Julie,
Fantastic!! Thanks a lot for trying this recipe out and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xxT
Would love a link to the cocktail glass displayed here.
Hey Amanda,
Here’s the link for the glasses:
https://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=863396110&pid=uid5476-43237426-26&utm_content=textlink%3Ashopstyle.it%2Fl%3AbHyIx&utm_medium=instagram
Let me know if you have any other questions!! xTieghan
Where are those beautiful glasses from? They are a perfect vessel for that yummy mojito!
Hi there – what would you sub for the rum to make non alcoholic? Thanks!
Hi there,
I would just do some sparkling water or even ginger beer, both would be great! Let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
Thanks so much!
Hey Lynn,
Here’s the link for the glasses:
https://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=863396110&pid=uid5476-43237426-26&utm_content=textlink%3Ashopstyle.it%2Fl%3AbHyIx&utm_medium=instagram
Let me know if you have any other questions!! xTieghan
Thanks so much!
Such a pretty cocktail and so refreshing. We both enjoyed them with our own strawberries and mint. I am growing strawberry mint.
Hey Kim,
Happy Sunday! Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback!! Love to hear that it was a winner:) xxT
Just made a couple of these for my husband & myself…they’re great!!
Hi Julie,
Happy Sunday! Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback!! Love to hear that it was a winner:) xxT
Mmmmmmmm good!! Light, refreshing and not too sweet!!
Hi Barbara,
Happy Sunday! Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback!! Love to hear that it was a winner:) xxT
Delicious! Loved the sweet and tart rimmed flavor and the ginger beer was an unusual addition.
Hi Melissa,
Happy Sunday!! Thanks for giving the recipe a try and your comment, love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
What type of mint? Spearmint or peppermint.
Hey Barb,
Spearmint is great:) I hope you love the recipe, cheers!! xTieghan
Can you use a dark or amber rum instead of white?
Hey Nicky,
Sure, it will just change the coloring of your drink:) I hope you love the recipe, cheers! xTieghan
Would love a summer cocktail for a crowd so someone doesn’t have to play bartender all night!
Up top where it says serving size move the bar till it says 20. It will adjust the ingredients to make a large portion.
Hey Erin,
You can actually adjust the serving size on the recipe card, just increase it to your liking and the ingredients will adjust for you:) Let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers! xTieghan
What alcohol could you use instead of rum (I don’t care for rum)
I like to use a blueberry vodka most times when I make mojitos. It’s so good!
Then its not a mojito. Rum makes it a mojito.
It says to strain into a glass but the photo shows the fruit on the glass. Do I garnish or add back the muddled fruit?
Hi Stephanie,
I strain into the glass and then garnish with fresh strawberries to your liking. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xxTieghan
Thanks for sharing Marcie!!
Hi Sandi,
The rum makes this drink a mojito, but you could really use any other liquor that you enjoy:) I hope you love the recipe, cheers! xTieghan