Strawberry Mojito Recipe
![Strawberry Mojito Spring Cocktail With Strawberries, Lemon & Mint Leaves](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/3/30/2/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_strawberry-mojito_strawberry-mojito-beauty-horiz.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1427749168007.webp)
Ingredients
4 strawberries
4 thin lemon wedges
5 mint leaves
1 mint sprig, for garnish
1.5 fluid ounces white rum (or omit for a mocktail)
sparkling water
Instructions
1. Wash and hull the strawberries. Crush them, then strain the juice into a cocktail glass.
![Wash and hull the strawberries. Crush them and strain the liquid into a cocktail glass.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/3/30/2/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_strawberry-mojito_step1.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1427749168138.webp)
2. Add three lemon wedges to the glass and muddle with a spoon.
3. Rub the mint leaves in your hands to release their fragrance, then add them to the cocktail glass and muddle again. Add the rum.
![Rub the mint leaves in your hands to release their fragrance, add them to the cocktail glass and muddle again.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/3/30/2/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_strawberry-mojito_step3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1427749167654.webp)
4. Top the muddled fruit and mint with ice cubes and sparkling water until the glass is full. Finally, garnish the rim with a lemon slice, strawberry or sprig of mint.
![Put a sweet and springy twist on the mojito with fresh strawberries and lemons. To make this cocktail, you'll need: 4 strawberries, 4 thin lemon wedges, 5 mint leaves, 1 mint sprig for garnish, sparkling water and ice cubes as needed (based on glass size).](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/3/30/2/Original_Brian-Patrick-Flynn_strawberry-mojito_beauty-vert.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.862.85.suffix/1427749166519.webp)