Packed with fresh strawberries and mint and a fizzy lime base, this Strawberry Mojito Mocktail recipe is the perfect refreshing drink for a hot summer day. If you don't drink alcohol, and are looking for an easy mocktail recipe to put together, this one can be a great choice to start.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Delicious mocktail: With a wicked mint flavor, sweet strawberries and fresh lime to balance it all out, this strawberry mojito mocktail get full marks for its deliciousness.
- Super easy to make: The simplicity of this virgin cocktail is another big plus. You'll need just a handful of ingredients to make this non alcoholic beverage.
- Summer essential: The sweet flavor from the strawberries and mint and the tangy lime juice.
🥘 Ingredients
To make a strawberry mojito mocktail, here's all you'll need.
- Strawberries: Infuse the mocktail with a bright, fruity flavor and color.
- Lemon: Adds a citrusy tang, contrasting nicely with the sweetness of the strawberries.
- Sparkling water or soda water: Creates the fizzy base of the drink, offering refreshing effervescence.
- Mint leaves: Crucial for attaining that authentic mojito taste, providing a fresh and aromatic note.
- Ice cubes: Chill the drink, enhancing its cool, refreshing qualities.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- Minty Pineapple Surprise: Add chunks of fresh pineapple and a few extra mint leaves to the recipe for a tropical twist. The combination of sweet pineapple and refreshing mint adds a delightful surprise to your mocktail mojito experience.
- Blueberry Twist: Replace half of the strawberries with fresh blueberries for a colorful and flavorful twist on the classic recipe. Follow the same steps for preparation and enjoy the refreshing blend of strawberries and blueberries.
🔪 How To Make A Strawberry Mojito Mocktail
Once you have all your ingredients ready, here's what you'll need to do to make a strawberry mojito mocktail.
Step One: Prepare strawberries and lemon by slicing them, and add mint leaves. Crush them directly in a jug. Gently muddle them using the back of your wooden spoon or a muddler.
Step Two: Pour the beverage of your choice and stir everything together. Add ice and garnish with whole strawberries and the slices of lemon.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
While making this virgin strawberry mojito is pretty easy, you might want to have these little tips and tricks handy to nail the recipe.
- Fresh lime juice is the essence of this mojito mocktail. While you can always use packaged lime juice if that's what you have at hand, the freshness of the mint and lime is what makes this drink a true success.
- Plus, you'll also be getting all that tangy pulp from the freshly squeezed lime juice and the muddled lime slices.
- Depending on your taste buds, you can adjust the amount of individual ingredients you're adding to this strawberry mojito mocktail.
- You don't necessarily need to use soda water or lime seltzer for this strawberry mocktail recipe. You can also choose to use a clear fizzy drink like Sprite or 7Up if you want to.
- If you don't have fresh strawberries at hand, you can make do with frozen strawberries too. Just make sure you allow it to thaw a bit before you start to muddle it with your wooden spoon.
💭 FAQs
You can use frozen strawberries instead of fresh ones. Just thaw them slightly before muddling to ensure the best flavor.
Yes, you can use soda like Sprite or 7Up instead of soda water or lime seltzer for a sweeter, fizzy twist.
The mocktail can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. If you want to store it longer, freeze it in ice cube trays and add fresh soda water when you're ready to serve.
Yes, you can add variations like pineapple or blueberries to change the flavor profile while keeping the mojito's refreshing minty base.
Transfer the strawberry mocktail mojito into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days.
🧂Serving Suggestions
Here are some great recipes to serve with your strawberry mojito:
- Caprese Skewers: Serve small skewers with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and basil leaves drizzled with balsamic glaze. The light and refreshing flavors of the Caprese skewers contrast nicely with the fruity mocktail.
- Smoked Salmon Bruschetta: Offer a platter of toasted baguette slices topped with salmon, garlic, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. The savory and tangy flavors of bruschetta provide a satisfying contrast to the sweetness of the mocktail.
- Mixed Green Salad: Serve a mixed green salad with a variety of fresh vegetables such as cucumber, bell peppers, and avocado, tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing. The crisp and refreshing salad provides a balanced accompaniment to the mocktail.
- Fruit Platter: Offer a selection of fresh seasonal fruits such as watermelon, pineapple, grapes, and berries. The vibrant and juicy fruits complement the fruity flavors of the mocktail and provide a light and refreshing option.
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Strawberry Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Strawberries diced
- ½ Lemon
- 1 can Sparkling Water
- 5-10 Mint Leaves
- Ice optional
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries and lemon by slicing them, add mint leaves. Crush them directly in a jug. Gently muddle them using the back of your wooden spoon or a muddler.
- Pour beverage of your choice and stir everything together.
- Add ice and garnish with whole strawberries and slice of lemon.
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This Strawberry Mojito Mocktail is a refreshing blend of sweet strawberries, zesty lime, and fresh mint—perfect for hot summer days! I love how easy it is to make and how it brings a burst of flavor without any alcohol. Let me know if you give it a try!