Description
A refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Ginger Mojito featuring fresh mint, strawberries, zesty lime, and a splash of rum topped with spicy ginger beer. Perfect for a quick and delicious summer cocktail.
Ingredients
For the Lime Sugar
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
For the Mojito
- 1 lime, quartered
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup sliced strawberries
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) white rum
- Ginger beer, for topping
- Ice, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare Lime Sugar: Combine the lime zest, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt on a shallow plate. Use this mixture to rim your glass, then fill the glass with ice.
- Muddle Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker or a glass jar, add the quartered lime wedges, sliced strawberries, and fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush and mash the ingredients gently to release their juices and flavors.
- Add Rum and Shake: Pour in the white rum over the muddled mixture. Fill the shaker or jar with ice and shake vigorously until well combined and chilled.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the cocktail mixture into your prepared glass that has the lime sugar rim and ice. Top off with ginger beer to your desired taste.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing strawberry ginger mojito.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and increase the ginger beer amount.
- Adjust the amount of sugar based on your preferred sweetness.
- Fresh strawberries and mint are key to achieving the best flavor.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for a brighter taste, if desired.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors and fizz of ginger beer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
