Strawberry Rhubarb Mojito
Strawberries and rhubarb are the epitome of summer! Combined in a drink, this strawberry mojito is so delicious with fresh strawberries, bright limes and mint, sweet rhubarb syrup, rum, and sparkling water. It’s so refreshing and can easily be made into a mocktail as well!
How to make a strawberry mojito
This cocktail is so simple to make and yet it’s full of flavor!
A traditional mojito is made by muddling limes with mint, then mixing in simple syrup, rum, and sparkling water.
Using this as a base, strawberries and strawberry jam are muddled along with the mint and lime. The fresh strawberries provide tons of juices while the bit of jam elevates the overall strawberry flavor.
To bring in the rhubarb, this recipe uses a homemade rhubarb simple syrup that is so easy to make and adds the most BEAUTIFUL color. The overall rhubarb flavor is subtle, but you can definitely tell a difference when it’s not there.
Then white rum is mixed in and it’s all topped off with sparkling water or club soda.
The gradient affect is mainly for looks, so make sure to stir up your strawberry mojito before taking a sip!
How to make rhubarb simple syrup
Simple syrups are so fun to make because they’re incredibly easy and yet a great way to incorporate an added layer of flavor.
This rhubarb simple syrup is made up of fresh rhubarb, water, and sugar. The rhubarb can either be fresh or frozen and thawed, just as long as it’s sliced into small chunks.
Everything is heated in a saucepan and brought to a bubble. Then it’s removed from the heat where the syrup steeps for about an hour.
After that hour, the rhubarb should be very soft. To get the most flavor, mash in the rhubarb before straining the syrup.
Once it’s strained, it reveals the most gorgeous fuchsia color. The syrup is best the day of, but I suggest chilling it for a bit so that it doesn’t bring up the temperature of the cocktail.
Strawberry Mojito FAQs
Yes, frozen and thawed strawberries can be used. Frozen and thawed rhubarb can be used as well.
I advice against bottled citrus for cocktails because it’s more acidic than fresh citrus. For the best flavor, always go with fresh limes.
Use whatever you prefer, but I like Jamaican rum for its bold flavor. My favorite brand is Plantation.
Yes! Just omit the rub and sub in a bit more sparkling water or club soda.
For the best flavor, use within two weeks.
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Watch how to make this strawberry rhubarb mojito:
Strawberry Rhubarb Mojito
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
Description
This strawberry mojito is the perfect summer cocktail made with fresh strawberries, rhubarb syrup, and bright lime and mint!
Ingredients
Rhubarb Simple Syrup
- 2 cups rhubarb, sliced (fresh or frozen thawed)
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) water
Strawberry Rhubarb Mojito
- 6–8 mint leaves
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 3 strawberries, quartered
- 1/2 tbsp strawberry jam
- 3/4 oz rhubarb simple syrup
- 2 oz white rum
- 2–4 oz club soda or sparkling water
Instructions
Rhubarb Simple Syrup
- Add all of the ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir occasionally and bring to a bubble.
- Remove from heat and allow the syrup to steep for 1 hour.
- Then strain and chill before use.
Strawberry Rhubarb Mojito
- Add the mint leaves, lime juice, strawberries, and jam to a highball glass and muddle into a pulp.
- Stir in the rhubarb simple syrup and rum.
- Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda or sparkling water.
- Stir before drinking and enjoy!
Notes
MOCKTAIL – Omit the rum and add a bit more sparkling water!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: Cuban
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