Tips
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries. Frozen strawberries can be used, but they will not be as flavorful.
- Muddle the strawberries and mint leaves well to release their juices and oils. This is essential for the flavor of the mojito.
- Don't over-muddle the strawberries, or they will become mushy.
- Use a good quality rum.
- Use club soda to top off the mojito. This will help to keep it light and refreshing.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint leaves. This will make your mojito look and taste even better.
- You can make a simple syrup by boiling equal parts sugar and water. Let the syrup cool completely before using it in your mojito.
- If you don't have a muddler, you can use a wooden spoon or the back of a fork to crush the strawberries and mint leaves.
- If you want to make a non-alcoholic mojito, simply omit the rum and add more club soda.
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