Strawberry Mojito Mocktail

The new creations have that same classic citric, minty bite but with extra fruity flavor. This drink has full strawberry flavor, like my homemade strawberry liqueur, but without the alcohol.

Even after omitting the alcohol, this virgin drink still has fun vibes and great taste (just like my virgin Moscow mule recipe), but you can enjoy it any time of day without the hangover!

🍓Ingredients

This recipe makes about 2 cups strawberry syrup which can be refrigerated after.

• fresh strawberries - To make a sugar syrup but also to add directly into the drink.
• sugar - To make the strawberry sugar syrup.
• fresh lime - The lime gives the drink that right amount of tart and zest it needs to balance out the sweetness.
• ice cubes - Or crushed ice if you prefer.
• sparkling water - To top up the glass. You can also use club soda if preferred. The difference is that club soda is artificially carbonated and sparkling water is naturally carbonated.
• fresh mint leaves plus mint sprig - It wouldn't be a mojito without the mint!

*See ingredient amounts in recipe card.

🍹How to Make a Strawberry Mojito Mocktail

For the Strawberry Simple Syrup

1. Bring strawberry mixture to boil. Add the strawberries, sugar and water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Strain and cool. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve and let it cool.

👩🏻‍🍳PRO TIP: Rather than discard the strawberries after making the syrup, I like to use them as a yogurt or ice cream topping.

To Assemble the Mojito Mocktail

1. Muddle limes. Add 5 of the lime wedges and strawberry syrup to a tall glass. Muddle them to release the juices.
2. Add mint leaves. Add the mint leaves and very gently muddle them. You don’t want to bruise the leaves as that would add bitterness to your drink.
3. Add the strawberries and ice. Add the sliced strawberries. Fill the rest of the glass with ice, almost to the top. You want to leave a little bit of room for mixing.
4. Top with sparkling water. Top the glass with sparkling water. Gently stir with a long-handled spoon to combine all of the ingredients.
5. Slap the mint. Slap the mint sprig in your palm a couple times. This releases the aroma of the mint.
6. Serve. Garnish the glass with the mint sprig and remaining lime wedge. Serve!

🍽️Serving Suggestions

Because of its Cuban roots, it makes sense to pair the strawberry mojito mocktail with Cuban food. Cuban food has a mix of Spanish and African cuisine influences, specifically in its techniques, sauces and spices.

A dish like mojo criollo would be a great dish to have with the mojito because of its use of orange juice and garlic, a mix of sweet and savory. It’s a popular sauce served over proteins.

For something simpler, try other dishes like rice and beans, escalivada (grilled vegetables) and slow-cooked meat (like these slow cooker pulled pork burgers).

For more proteins I recommend serving seafood like this kimchi shrimp stir fry or white meat like my spicy blackened chicken.

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