Strawberry Mojito: Your New Favourite Summer Cocktail

Some things just scream summer, and this drink is one of them. A Strawberry Mojito doesn’t belong in your winter cocktail rotation; it’s made for warm nights, fresh fruit, and that easygoing energy that only shows up when the temperature climbs and shoes become optional.

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but some things are meant to be seasonal. Campfires under starry skies. Grilled everything. The constant hum of crickets in the background. And cocktails like this, light, fruity, and dangerously easy to sip.

Why This Strawberry Mojito Belongs in Your Summer Lineup

This Strawberry Mojito hits the sweet spot between refreshing and slightly indulgent. It’s minty and citrusy with just enough strawberry to give it a summer makeover, without being too precious. Think classic mojito, but with more fun and fewer rules.

What makes it special? Fresh strawberries are key. Not the pale ones that show up in clamshells in the dead of winter, but the juicy, local kind that stain your fingers and actually taste like something. Mint from the garden is ideal—especially if you’ve got a pot going on the deck or you’re thinking of growing your own mint (it’s low-effort, high-reward). Store-bought will do in a pinch.

The beauty of this cocktail is how flexible it is. Hosting a crowd? Double or triple the recipe and serve it in a big pitcher. Planning a quiet night on the deck? Shake up a single batch and sip slowly while you pretend your to-do list doesn’t exist. It works either way.

Personally, I like to muddle the mint right in with the sugar, lime juice, and rum—mostly because it feels a little therapeutic. A few good smashes and suddenly everything smells like a mojito. Then toss in the strawberries, pour it over a mountain of ice, top with seltzer, and you’re done.

It’s the kind of drink that makes you want to slow down. Not in a lazy way, but in that romanticized “linger a little longer on the patio” way. It pairs perfectly with grilled shrimp, charcuterie boards, chips straight from the bag, and just about any playlist that includes Fleetwood Mac.

Strawberry season doesn’t last long, and neither does summer if you’re not paying attention. So grab the berries, raid the mint, and make yourself a Strawberry Mojito. Sit down. Sip slowly. Laugh loudly. And maybe make a second batch—because these go fast.

Pro tip: You can prep the base ahead of time and just add the seltzer when you’re ready to serve. That way you get maximum flavour without a soggy fizz situation.

Post last updated on May 20, 2025