Sensational Strawberry Mojitos
The perfect refreshing cocktail for a hot summer day!
Ingredients
- 6 strawberries hulled and quartered
- 6-8 mint leaves torn
- 2 oz silver rum
- 2 oz strawberry simple syrup
- 4 oz club soda
- 1 cup sugar for the simple syrup
- 1 cup water for the simple syrup
- 2 cups fresh strawberries washed and stems removed-- for the simple syup
Instructions
Strawberry Mojito
- Add fresh strawberries and mint to a large glass muddle the berries
- Fill glass to the top with ice cubes.
- Add rum and strawberry simple syrup then top with club soda.
Strawberry Simple Syrup
- Add sugar and water to a saucepan and boil over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Add strawberries and continue to boil at a low boil for 12 - 15 minutes being careful not to let it bubble over.
- Remove from the heat and strain through a sieve into a bowl or similar.
- Use the back of a spatula or wooden spoon to push as much of the juice through the sieve as possible, then toss the remaining mushed up berries.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 77mgPotassium: 628mgFiber: 8gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 298IUVitamin C: 214mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 4mg
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