Strawberry Mojito

Name: Strawberry Mojito
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3.5 piece Strawberry, hulled and sliced; 11 leaf Mint Leaves (Pudina); 0.5 piece Lemon Juice; 1 pinch Salt; 1 cup Sparkling Water

Mayuri 23 Feb 2024

0g protein 10 kcal

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This strawberry mojito is a non-alcoholic summer drink. It is full of sweet strawberries and fresh mint. We gently press ripe strawberries with mint, lemon and a pinch of salt, then top with cold soda. It is fruity, fizzy and fresh, with no artificial sweetness.

Why you'll love this recipe:

Sweet, minty and very refreshing
Sweet from ripe strawberries, no sugar added
Vegetarian and vegan-friendly, no alcohol
Ready in minutes with simple things

What you get in every glass

If you want a drink that feels like a treat but is very light, this is it — about 10 calories a glass, with no added sugar. All the sweetness comes from ripe strawberries, so it is fruity on its own, and the mint and lemon keep it fresh. I make a big jug for guests because it looks lovely, tastes special, and no one feels they are drinking anything heavy.

How I make it nicely

Use ripe, sweet strawberries — they make or break this drink. I lightly press them with mint, lemon and a pinch of pink salt, just enough to bring out the juice without making it a paste, so you keep some nice texture. Build it over lots of ice and top with cold soda at the end so it stays fizzy and cold.

Make it your own

If your strawberries are a little sour, a spoon of honey or sugar syrup balances it nicely. Use other berries or even ripe mango when strawberries are out of season, and a few extra mint leaves never hurt. For a fancy mocktail, put a little salt on the glass rim and add a whole strawberry and a lemon slice.

The recipe card

Strawberry Mojito

Servings

Ingredients

piece Strawberry, hulled and sliced leaf Mint Leaves (Pudina) piece Lemon Juice pinch Salt cup Sparkling Water

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Instructions

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In a mortar and pestle, gently muddle the strawberries, mint leaves, lemon and salt into a chunky pulp. Do not over-mash, so it keeps some texture.
Pour the strawberry-mint pulp into a tall glass and add 4–5 ice cubes.
Top up with chilled sparkling water and stir gently. Add a little sugar syrup if needed to balance the flavours.
Garnish with a strawberry or lemon wheel and a mint sprig, and serve immediately.