Strawberry-Lemon Mojitos

By west757

Strawberries add a refreshing touch to a classic drink.

Ingredients

• 8 lemon wedges
• 4 strawberries, plus 2 halved strawberries, for garnish
• 24 mint leaves, plus 4 mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
• Ice cubes plus crushed ice
• 8 ounces gold or aged rum
• 3 ounces fresh lemon juice
• 2 ounces prepared sugarcane syrup or agave nectar

Preparation

Step 1

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the lemon wedges with the whole strawberries and mint leaves. Add ice and the rum, lemon juice and sugarcane syrup; shake well. Strain into crushed ice–filled highball glasses. Garnish with the berry halves and mint sprigs.