Summertime Strawberry Mojito

The backbone of this cool summertime staple, lime and mint, gets a wonderful fruity twist from strawberry syrup.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 mojitos

Ingredients

  1. 5 limes
  2. 1 bunch mint sprigs, plus more for garnish
  3. 1 cup white rum
  4. ½ cup strawberry syrup (such as Torani®)
  5. 2 cups chilled club soda
  6. 6 cups ice cubes
  7. 2 tablespoons Sugar for rimming glasses
  8. 6 strawberries, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Juice 4 limes, yielding about 1/2 cup juice, and cut remaining lime into 6 wedges.
  2. Grasp mint sprig stems and slap leaves against a work surface to help release their oil; transfer to a sturdy glass pitcher. Stir in lime juice, rum, and strawberry syrup. Add club soda.
  3. Spread 1/4 to 1/2 inch sugar on a small, shallow plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip glass into sugar. Fill with ice. Pour in mojito mixture. Garnish with mint sprigs and strawberries.

 

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