This strawberry mojito mocktail is the perfect recipe for when you want a fresh 'alcoholic' drink without the hard liquor! The best part is, since the syrup and drink use ingredients like fresh strawberries, limes and mint leaves, this mocktail is more fresh and natural without the added preservatives.
✅ All the Flavor, No Booze
People have been exploring with adding other fruits and flavors to Mojitos, as in this recipe; sometimes substituting the classic lime mojito mocktail with lemon and adding some berries, like strawberries or blueberries (like in my blueberry mojito mocktail).
Upgraded Fruity Flavor: 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.
Hangover Free: 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!
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🍓 Ingredients
- fresh strawberries - Pick strawberries that are ripe and deep red in color.
- 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 - 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
Step #1. Simmer. Bring the strawberries, sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Step #2. Strain and cool. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve and let it cool.
👩🏻🍳 Joss' 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 Strawberry Mocktail
Step #1. Muddle limes. Add 5 of the lime wedges and strawberry syrup to a tall glass. Muddle them to release the juices.
Step #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.
Step #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.
Step #4. Top with sparkling water. Top the glass with sparkling water. Gently stir with a long-handled spoon to combine all of the ingredients.
Step #5. Slap the mint. Slap the mint sprig in your palm a couple times. This releases the aroma of the mint.
Step #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 many proteins including chicken, pork, beef and seafood.
For something simpler, try other dishes like rice and beans, escalivada (Spanish 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.
❓ Strawberry Mojito Mocktail FAQs
Mojitos originate from Cuba, and the name mojito comes from the African word 'mojo', meaning talisman or magic charm. It is theorized that the name comes from African slaves in Cuba. It is considered one of the oldest mixed drinks - more than 500 years old!
The strawberry syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 month. Use it to make more virgin strawberry mojitos, other drinks or drizzle it over desserts like a strawberry ice cream sundae.
A 'mocktail' mojito is like the 'cocktail' but it doesn't contain any alcohol.
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📋Recipe
Strawberry Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Simple Syrup
- 2 ½ cups fresh strawberries - hulled and quartered
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
For the Mojito Mocktail
- 1 lime - cut into 6 wedges
- 2 tablespoons strawberry simple syrup - from above--or to taste
- 10 fresh mint leaves - or to taste
- 2 fresh strawberries - hulled and sliced
- ice cubes or crushed ice
- sparkling water - to top up the glass
- 1 mint sprig - to garnish
Instructions
For the Strawberry Simple Syrup
- Add the strawberries, sugar and water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.2 ½ cups fresh strawberries, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve and let it cool.
To Assemble the Mojito Mocktail
- Add 5 of the lime wedges and strawberry syrup to a tall glass. Muddle them to release the juices.2 tablespoons strawberry simple syrup
- 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.10 fresh mint leaves
- 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.2 fresh strawberries
- Top the glass with sparkling water. Gently stir with a long-handled spoon to combine all of the ingredients.
- Slap the mint sprig in your palm a couple times. This releases the aroma of the mint.
- Garnish the glass with the mint sprig and remaining lime wedge. Serve!
Notes
- Yield: This recipe makes about 2 cups strawberry syrup.
- Leftover strawberries: Rather than discard the strawberries after making the syrup, I like to use them as a yogurt or ice cream topping.
- Strawberry syrup storage: The strawberry syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
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