This strawberry mojito mocktail is fresh, fruity, and really easy to make. It’s got muddled fresh strawberries, homemade strawberry syrup, fresh lime, mint, and soda water, and it tastes like summer in a glass.
About this strawberry mojito mocktail
This is a non-alcoholic mojito made with homemade strawberry syrup, fresh lime juice, mint, and soda water. I also muddle in 4 fresh strawberries, which gives you real fruit flavor and texture in the drink rather than just sweetness from the syrup. The two together give it a much better strawberry flavor than either would on its own.
The technique is the same as my blueberry mojito mocktail, you just muddle the strawberries first to break them down, then add the mint and press it lightly. You want just enough pressure on the mint to release the oils without shredding the leaves, which turns the drink bitter.
The strawberry syrup needs to be made ahead so it has time to cool. It keeps in the fridge for two weeks. You’ll find the full recipe at strawberry simple syrup. For more alcohol-free drink ideas, browse my mocktail recipes.
Key ingredients and why
- Strawberry syrup: Adds sweetness, color, and concentrated strawberry flavor. My homemade strawberry syrup is quick to make and keeps for two weeks in the fridge.
- Fresh strawberries: 4 per drink, muddled first before the mint goes in. They add real fruit texture and flavor that the syrup alone can’t give you.
- Fresh mint: Added after the strawberries are muddled and pressed lightly. Keeps the flavor fresh without turning bitter.
- Fresh lime juice: The tart element that balances the sweetness. Always fresh, never bottled.
- Soda water: Tops the drink and adds fizz. Add as much or as little as you like.
Method
- Add the fresh strawberries, strawberry syrup, and lime juice to the bottom of a tall glass.
- Muddle the strawberries firmly to break them down and release their juice. Add the mint leaves and press lightly just a couple of times to release the oils without bruising them.
- Fill the glass with ice. Top with soda water and stir gently. Garnish with mint leaves, lime and fresh strawberries
Tips
- Muddle the strawberries first, then the mint separately. Muddle the strawberries firmly, then add the mint and press it lightly. Over-muddling mint shreds the leaves and makes the drink bitter.
- Make the syrup ahead. The strawberry syrup needs to be completely cool before using. It keeps in the fridge for two weeks.
- Adjust to taste. Add a touch more lime if you like it more tart, or a little more syrup if you like it sweeter.
- Making it for a crowd. Multiply the recipe and build it in a pitcher. Add the soda water just before serving so it stays fizzy.
- Try other berries. The same method works with blueberry syrup and fresh blueberries for a blueberry mojito mocktail.
Related recipes
- Strawberry Simple Syrup – the syrup that makes this drink
- Blueberry Mojito Mocktail – the same method with blueberries
- Strawberry Lemonade Mocktail – another great strawberry mocktail
- Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail – frozen and blended
- Passionfruit Spritz Mocktail – tangy and summery
- Raspberry Mojito Mocktail – try it with raspberries!
Strawberry Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz strawberry simple syrup
- 3 whole strawberries hulled
- 1 oz lime juice fresh
- 6 mint leaves
- 3-4 oz soda water
- Ice
Instructions
- Add the fresh strawberries, strawberry syrup, and lime juice to the bottom of a tall glass.
- Muddle the strawberries firmly to break them down and release their juice.
- Add the mint leaves and press lightly just a couple of times to release the oils.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Top with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint, a fresh strawberry, and a lime wedge.
Notes
- Muddle the strawberries first, then add the mint and press it lightly. Over-muddling mint makes the drink bitter.
- To make for a crowd, multiply and build in a pitcher. Add soda water just before serving.
