This strawberry coconut mojito is the ultimate refreshing cocktail, blending tropical flavor with a bright, fruity twist that feels like a mini vacation in a glass. Made with smooth rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, and juicy fresh strawberries, it delivers the perfect balance of sweet and tangy in every sip. Coconut water adds a light, hydrating finish that keeps the drink crisp rather than overly sweet. A touch of simple syrup enhances the natural fruit flavors while letting the strawberries and coconut shine. Gently muddled mint leaves bring a cool, aromatic freshness that ties everything together beautifully. Served over ice, this cocktail is vibrant, lightly tropical, and irresistibly smooth. It’s an ideal drink for summer gatherings, poolside sipping, or anytime you want an easy yet impressive cocktail.
WHAT IS IN A STRAWBERRY COCONUT MOJITO
White Rum – This smooth, light spirit provides the perfect boozy base without overpowering the fresh fruit flavors. It pairs beautifully with coconut and mint, keeping the cocktail crisp and refreshing.
Fresh Lime Juice – Bright and zesty, lime juice adds essential acidity that balances the sweetness of the strawberries and simple syrup. It also enhances the classic mojito flavor profile.
Simple Syrup – Simple syrup gently sweetens the cocktail, allowing you to control the level of sweetness without masking the natural fruit flavors. It helps blend all the ingredients together seamlessly.
Coconut Water – Light and subtly tropical, coconut water adds a refreshing twist while keeping the drink smooth and not overly sweet. It complements both the rum and strawberries for a beachy finish.
Fresh Strawberries – Juicy and naturally sweet, fresh strawberries give the cocktail its vibrant color and fruity flavor. They add a fresh, summery element that pairs perfectly with lime and mint.
Mint Leaves – Fragrant and cooling, mint leaves bring classic mojito freshness to the drink. They add a bright herbal note that lifts all the other flavors.
Muddling the strawberries is a key step in building bold, fresh flavor in this cocktail. By pressing and gently crushing them until they are fully mushed, you release as much of their natural juice and sweetness as possible. This process helps infuse the drink with vibrant strawberry flavor rather than just small chunks of fruit. Fully muddled strawberries also blend more smoothly with the lime juice and simple syrup, creating a cohesive taste in every sip. Taking the time to muddle properly ensures the cocktail is bright, flavorful, and beautifully balanced.
To make this cocktail, start by adding the fresh strawberries and simple syrup to a shaker and muddle them together until the strawberries are fully broken down and juicy. This step helps release maximum strawberry flavor and sweetness into the base of the drink. Next, add the white rum, fresh lime juice, coconut water, and mint leaves to the shaker along with ice. Shake vigorously until the mixture is well combined and ice cold. Pour the entire contents of the shaker, including the mushed strawberries and ice, into your cocktail glass. Finish by topping it off with sparkling water for a light, bubbly finish that keeps the drink refreshing.
WHICH RUM TO USE?
When it comes to picking a white rum for your strawberry coconut mojito, you want something that’s light, smooth, and mix-friendly so it complements the fruit and coconut without overpowering them. A classic choice is Bacardi Superior, known for its clean, crisp profile with just a hint of vanilla and almond that blends beautifully into fruity cocktails like mojitos and daiquiris, making it an easy, crowd-pleasing option. Another excellent pick is Plantation 3 Stars White Rum, a lively blend of Caribbean rums that brings subtle lime and spice notes, adding depth without taking away from the fresh strawberry and mint. For something with a bit more character, Ten To One White Rum offers bright citrus and herbal complexity, giving your drink an extra layer of vibrant flavor while still staying perfectly refreshing. Flor de Caña 4 Year Extra Dry is another great option if you want a slightly drier, more refined base that lets the natural fruit and coconut water shine through. All of these rums mix well and will elevate your mojito by balancing sweetness, acidity, and tropical notes in every sip.
WATCH IT BE MADE
Ingredients
4 – 5 strawberries cut up
4 – 5 mint leaves
2 oz White Rum
1 oz Lime Juice
1 – 1.5 oz Coconut Water
3/4 oz Simple Syrup
Sparkling Water
Extra Mint leaves, strawberries and a lime wheel for garnish
Directions
- In your cocktail shaker add your strawberries and simple syrup.
- Muddle together until strawberries are fully mushed.
- Next add in your rum, lime juice, mint leaves and coconut water.
- Fill your shaker to the top with ice and shake for at least 10 seconds.
- Pour all contents from your shaker into your cocktail glass, including your ice.
- Add a little more ice to your glass and top off with sparkling water
- Garnish with a few more strawberries, mint leave and a lime wheel. Enjoy!
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