Description
A refreshing cocktail that combines ripe strawberries, fresh mint, and zesty lime for a delightful summer drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 Fresh Strawberries, hulled
- Fresh Mint Leaves, handful
- 1–2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 ounce Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 ounces White Rum
- Soda Water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Muddle the Fresh Strawberries and Mint: In a sturdy glass, combine strawberries, mint leaves, and sugar. Use a muddler to gently press and twist.
- Add Fresh Lime Juice and Rum: Pour in lime juice and rum. Stir gently to combine.
- Fill the Glass with Ice: Pack the mixture with ice cubes.
- Top with Soda Water: Pour soda water over the ice until the glass is nearly full.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with mint sprigs and strawberry slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
For make-ahead, prepare the muddled mixture without soda and store in the refrigerator. Add fresh ice and soda just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg