Thursday, March 31, 2011

Strawberry Mojitos


We went strawberry picking again, and had another 10 lbs. of berries to use. I started making strawberry mojitos that night, and was addicted to them for a short while. I made non-acoholic versions and drank them with breakfast. This drink was especially refreshing since the weather has been in the mid to high 80's.


Strawberry Mojitos
Original recipe

For each mojito, you will need:
4-5 fresh strawberries, depending on size
Small handful of fresh mint leaves
3 oz simple syrup (even amounts of sugar and water, heated until the sugar melts, and cooled to room temperature)
2 oz rum
1 1/2 tsp fresh lime juice
Club soda
Lime slices

Place strawberries, mint, and some ice (crushed ice works best) in a tall glass. Muddle the ingredients together with the back of a spoon (or a muddler if you have one.) Add simple syrup, rum, and lime juice. Pour in enough club soda to fill the glass. Give the mixture a stir, and garnish with fresh strawberries and lime slices.

13 comments:

  1. Love this recipe!!! Great summer tastes and colors!!

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  2. this looks so refreshing and fun! I'll be over around 5 this afternoon, please have a batch waiting for me ;)

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  3. This is literally making my mouth water. It sounds so refreshing and perfect I wish I had one RIGHT NOW.

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  4. This would really hit the spot right now! I am going to bookmark this for sure. So pretty too!

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  5. strawberry mojito is one of my favorite, it is so fresh

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  6. Ummm, yes please! These are stunning - and I'm sure they taste as good as they look

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  7. Oh thee make me think of summer! They look so refreshing :)

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  8. I gotta have. Strawberries have just been added to the grocery list!

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  9. This is genius! I can't wait to try one!! Great recipe!!

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  10. What a great looking drink! I had a blueberry mojito last summer that I loved, I imagined this might be even better!

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  11. Wow. Looks amazing. Will be making some tonight!

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  12. I've been looking for a recipe for awhile, this looks great and cannot wait to try!

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  13. this sounds delicious but i was curious what you use instead of rum for the non-alcoholic version.
    Do you just leave it out?

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