Summertime Strawberry Mojito

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of strawberries, diced
• 2 tablespoons of fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 2/3 cup of cold club soda
• 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice
• 4 ounces of white rum
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle together the strawberries, mint, and sugar until the strawberries are mashed and the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the club soda, lime juice, and rum. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
3. Fill two glasses with ice and pour the mixture into the glasses.
4. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and serve. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Mojitos are a popular Cuban cocktail that first appeared in the early 1900s.
• The mojito is made with rum, sugar, lime juice, and mint leaves.
• The strawberry mojito is a twist on the classic mojito recipe.
• Muddling is a technique used to mash ingredients together. It's often used to release the flavors and aromas of the ingredients.