Strawberry-Lemon Mojitos

By Astrid

Ingredients

• 1 . 8 lemon wedges
• 2 . 4 strawberries, plus 2 halved strawberries, for garnish
• 3 . 24 mint leaves, plus 4 mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
• 4 . Ice cubes, plus crushed ice
• 5 . 8 ounces gold or aged rum
• 6 . 3 ounces fresh lemon juice
• 7 . 2 ounces prepared sugarcane syrup or agave nectar

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.