| Drink | Strawberry Mojito, a mojito with strawberry |
| Base | White rum, strawberry syrup, lime, mint and sparkling water |
| In our recipe | 4 cl Bacardi Carta Blanca, 1 cl 1883 strawberry syrup, 8-12 mint leaves, 2 cl lime juice, 1 tsp cane sugar, 1 strawberry, sparkling water |
| Method | Mint is crushed in the glass, everything except the sparkling water is shaken with ice and poured in, topped with sparkling water |
| Garnish | Lime wedges and strawberry slices |
| The rum | Bacardi Carta Blanca, 37.5% |
| Classic Mojito (IBA) | 4.5 cl white rum, 2 cl lime juice, 6 sprigs of mint, 2 tsp sugar, soda water |
How to make a Strawberry Mojito
Crush the mint leaves between your fingers and add them to the glass. Pour all the ingredients except the sparkling water into a shaker with ice, and pour into a Riedel glass, preferably chilled beforehand. Fill the rest of the glass with sparkling water and the drink is ready. Garnish with lime wedges and strawberry slices.
Strawberry Mojito history: what do we know?
We have not been able to find a source for who first made a Strawberry Mojito, or when. Wikipedia mentions strawberry as a variation of the mojito, made with muddled strawberries. The mojito itself is older. Havana, Cuba is usually pointed to as the place, but the origin is disputed. One explanation is that sailors mixed lime, sugarcane and mint into rum, both as medicine and to take the edge off it. Rum became common around 1650, and the ingredients were used long before the drink got its name.
The name is also unresolved. Some point to mojo, a Cuban lime-based seasoning, others to mojadito, Spanish for lightly wet. The story that Sir Francis Drake invented it does not quite hold, since his El Draque was made with brandy. And Hemingway, often mentioned as a mojito fan, is doubtful as a source according to his biographers.
About Bacardi Carta Blanca
The rum in our recipe is Bacardi Carta Blanca, a white rum of 37.5%. According to Wikipedia, Bacardi was founded in 1862 by Facundo Bacardí Massó in Santiago de Cuba. Today most of the rum comes from Puerto Rico.
| | Our Strawberry Mojito / the IBA Mojito |
| Rum | 4 cl Bacardi Carta Blanca / 4.5 cl white rum |
| Lime | 2 cl lime juice / 2 cl lime juice |
| Sweetness | 1 cl strawberry syrup and 1 tsp cane sugar / 2 tsp sugar |
| Mint | 8-12 leaves / 6 sprigs |
| Fruit | 1 strawberry / none |
| Top | Sparkling water / soda water |
| Method | Shaken / muddled in the glass |
The IBA recipe is from Wikipedia. Ours is shaken and has strawberry and syrup, so it is a variation on the classic.
Tips for your Strawberry Mojito
Use fresh mint leaves and crush them so they release their aroma. Chill the glass beforehand. If you want more strawberry, use a little more syrup or an extra strawberry. You will find the equipment here: cocktail equipment. If you want the classic, read about our Mojito.
Our verdict on the Strawberry Mojito
It is a mojito with strawberry and strawberry syrup, and it is easy to make in a shaker. It suits summer and anyone who likes fruity drinks. If you prefer dry, the classic mojito is a better bet.
Frequently asked questions about the Strawberry Mojito recipe
What is a Strawberry Mojito?
A mojito with strawberry: white rum, lime, mint and sparkling water, here with strawberry syrup and a fresh strawberry.
What is in a Strawberry Mojito?
In our recipe it is 4 cl Bacardi Carta Blanca, 1 cl 1883 strawberry syrup, 8-12 mint leaves, 2 cl lime juice, 1 tsp cane sugar, 1 strawberry and sparkling water.
Which rum should I use?
White rum. We use Bacardi Carta Blanca, 37.5%.
Who invented the Strawberry Mojito?
We have not found a source for that. According to Wikipedia, strawberry is a known variation of the mojito, made with muddled strawberries.
Where does the mojito come from?
Havana, Cuba is usually named as the birthplace, but the origin is disputed.
Why should the mint leaves be crushed?
To release the aroma without tearing them to pieces. Wikipedia says the mint should be bruised, not shredded.
Should a Strawberry Mojito be shaken or muddled?
In our recipe everything except the sparkling water is shaken with ice. In the IBA classic mojito, mint, sugar and lime are muddled in the glass.
What is the difference between a Mojito and a Strawberry Mojito?
A Strawberry Mojito has strawberry and strawberry syrup in it, so the drink gets colour and fruit. The rest is as in a mojito: rum, lime, mint and sparkling water.
Can I make a Strawberry Mojito without alcohol?
Yes, just leave out the rum. According to Wikipedia a mojito without alcohol is called a virgin mojito or nojito.
What is the garnish?
Lime wedges and strawberry slices.
Read more about rum cocktails
Find more recipes with rum here at Whisky.dk, or see all our drink recipes. You can also read Wikipedia on the mojito.
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