Our strawberry mojito mocktail offers a refreshing alcohol-free take on the classic rum cocktail. Fresh strawberries and bright herbs combine for a light, fruity drink everyone can enjoy.
This fruity mocktail is destined to be a new favorite. It’s ideal for baby showers, Dry July, warm summer afternoons, or any time you crave the sweet brightness of strawberries. It’s simple to make and enjoyable year-round.
Summer to me means fresh fruit—especially strawberries. There’s something about sipping a strawberry drink in the sunshine that feels like the season. If you prefer a stirred beverage rather than a frozen one, this mocktail is a perfect switch from a frozen virgin margarita or other strawberry mocktails.
This non-alcoholic strawberry mojito is quick to prepare and crowd-pleasing. If you enjoy experimenting with mocktails, you might also like other refreshing options such as a Blue Lagoon mocktail or a bright lemon mocktail—fun and flavorful choices for family gatherings, parties, or a simple afternoon treat.
There are plenty of non-alcoholic drinks for every occasion, from festive holiday warm drinks to playful, kid-friendly mocktails. Choosing fun glasses or colorful cups lifts the presentation and makes the experience feel extra special.
What you need
This virgin strawberry mojito uses simple, fresh ingredients that make it effortless to prepare. Fresh components—mint, lime, strawberries, and a strawberry simple syrup—give this drink its bright, natural flavor.
Using fresh ingredients elevates the drink and keeps it light and refreshing, so you’ll likely find yourself making another batch in no time.
Strawberry Simple Syrup
To boost the strawberry flavor, use a strawberry simple syrup. Add more or less syrup to suit your preferred sweetness. Combined with fresh strawberries, the syrup delivers a balanced berry taste.
Simple syrups are a staple in mocktails. A plain simple syrup works fine, but flavored syrups—blackberry, raspberry, or even jalapeño—are fun to experiment with if you want to vary the flavor profile.
Non-Alcoholic Rum
To recreate the mojito’s characteristic flavor without alcohol, use a non-alcoholic rum replacement. For an adult cocktail you’d typically use white rum; for this mocktail, a 0.0% ABV non-alcoholic rum provides a similar aromatic base without alcohol. Check labels to ensure you choose a true 0.0% ABV product if that’s important to you.
Club Soda
Club soda adds effervescence and keeps the strawberry mojito light. While some recipes call for lemon-lime soda, club soda preserves the drink’s natural strawberry and mint flavors without adding extra sweetness.
How to make it
- Place 8 fresh mint leaves and ½ lime (cut into two wedges) in a tall, sturdy glass or a pestle and mortar. Gently muddle to release mint oils and lime juice. If you muddle in a mortar, transfer the mixture to your serving glass.
- Add 3 sliced strawberries and gently muddle again to release their flavor.
- Fill the glass with ice, add 1 to 1½ ounces of strawberry simple syrup (adjust to taste) and 2 ounces of non-alcoholic rum if using, then top with 4 ounces of club soda.
- Stir well and add a touch more simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink. Garnish with a sliced strawberry and a lime wedge.
A mocktail is a cocktail-style beverage made without alcohol. The term “mocktail” or “virgin drink” describes drinks that mirror cocktail flavors and presentation but contain no alcohol.
A mojito is traditionally a rum-based cocktail featuring lime and mint. A mocktail simply refers to any non-alcoholic mixed drink; a mojito-style mocktail keeps the classic lime and mint profile but replaces the rum with a non-alcoholic alternative or omits it entirely.
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Strawberry Mojito Mocktail
This virgin strawberry mojito is perfect for parties, warm weather, or whenever you want a fruity, refreshing beverage.
Ingredients
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice (about 1 medium lime)
- 1 to 1½ ounce strawberry simple syrup (adjust to desired sweetness)
- 3 large sliced strawberries, plus one for garnish
- 2 ounces non-alcoholic 0.0% rum (optional) Ritual or similar works well
- 4 ounces club soda
- Garnish: fresh lime
Instructions
- Place mint leaves and ½ lime (cut into two wedges) into a tall, sturdy glass or a pestle and mortar. Muddle gently to release mint oils and lime juice. If you muddle in a mortar, transfer the mixture to your serving glass.
- Add 3 sliced strawberries and gently muddle again to release their juices.
- Fill the glass with ice, add the simple syrup and non-alcoholic rum (if using), then top with club soda.
- Stir, taste, and add more simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink. Garnish with a strawberry and lime wedge.