Add the strawberries, mint leaves and lime juice to a medium glass.
3 strawberries, 2 mint leaves, ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
Use a muddler to crush the strawberries until there are only a few pieces left. Transfer the mixture into a glass.
Pour in the club soda, rum, simple syrup, and ice. Stir to combine.
4 ounces club soda, 2 ounces white rum, 1 ½ ounce simple syrup, ice
Garnish with freshly sliced strawberries, limes and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 mojito. Actual calories will vary.*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.*The time listed does not include the time it takes to prepare simple syrup. A simple syrup should be prepared ahead of time and cooled.*For even more strawberry or mint flavor, try using strawberry or mint simple syrup in place of plain simple syrup.