Strawberry Mojito

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 ounce (30 ml) simple syrup , or to taste

• 3 (3 ) fresh strawberries (approximiately)

• 2-3 (4 ) fresh spearmint sprigs (chopped if you prefer smaller mint pieces in your cocktail)

• 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh lime juice

• 2 ounces (60 ml) light rum

• 3-4 ounces (90-120 ml) soda water

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a chilled highball glass (about 10-12 ounces), muddle the simple syrup, strawberries and mint leaves together with the back of a spoon or muddler. Crush the strawberries and mint leaves well.

Stir in the lime juice and rum. Fill the glass with ice and top off with soda water. Gently stir.

Garnish with mint sprigs or strawberry slices.

NOTES Note 1: A basic simple syrup is a 1:1 ratio of sugar dissolved in water. Example- One cup sugar dissolved in one cup of water. We usually make larger batches and keep on hand in the refrigerator. If possible, make ahead of time and use cooled or preferably chilled when making the cocktails.