Strawberry Coconut Mojitos are bright, refreshing and lightly tropical. Imagine a classic strawberry mojito with a coconut twist: fresh lime, fragrant mint and coconut rum combined with homemade strawberry syrup for a cocktail that goes down effortlessly.
This is one of our favorite cocktails. The strawberry syrup blends with coconut rum and fresh lime to create a drink that is sweet, citrusy and extremely refreshing — the kind of cocktail that lifts the mood and invites you to pour another.
What Makes This Recipe So Good
Strawberry Coconut Mojitos combine the bright fruitiness of strawberries with the smooth, tropical note of coconut rum. Fresh lime keeps the cocktail zesty, while mint adds lift and aroma. Together they produce a balanced, refreshing drink that’s ideal for warm-weather gatherings.
What Goes Into Strawberry Coconut Mojitos
This mojito uses a short list of straightforward ingredients, each chosen to contribute flavor and balance:
- Fresh strawberries: Used in the syrup and in the glass, they provide natural sweetness and bright berry flavor.
- White coconut rum: Adds a soft coconut note that pairs perfectly with strawberry and lime.
- Fresh limes: Lime juice cuts through the sweetness and keeps the drink crisp and true to mojito tradition.
- Mint leaves: Mint brings freshness and fragrance, rounding out each sip.
Note: See the recipe card at the bottom for a full ingredient list and measurements.
How To Make Strawberry Coconut Mojito
- Cook the syrup: Combine strawberries, sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stir until the sugar dissolves and a syrup forms, then remove from heat.
- Cool and strain: Let the syrup cool completely, then strain out the solids so you’re left with a smooth, vibrant strawberry syrup.
- Prepare the glasses (optional): Run a halved strawberry around each glass rim and dip into sugar or fine coconut for a decorative rim. Reserve the strawberries for garnish.
- Muddle the base: Divide mint leaves and sliced strawberries among four glasses. Add about 1 teaspoon of lime juice to each glass and gently muddle to release juices and aroma without pulverizing the mint.
- Build the mojitos: Spoon cooled strawberry syrup into each glass, add two lime wedges per glass, pour in the coconut rum and fill the glass with ice.
- Finish and serve: Top each glass with sparkling water or club soda, stir gently to combine, and garnish with fresh mint and the reserved strawberries.
This Strawberry Coconut Mojito pairs well with light, savory bites that balance its sweet and citrus notes. Choose fresh crostini, grilled vegetable or seafood appetizers, or simple finger foods for summer entertaining. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute coconut water or a coconut-flavored soda for the rum and keep the other elements the same.
Tips For Making Strawberry Coconut Mojito
- Use ripe strawberries: Deep-red, fragrant berries give the best natural sweetness so you can reduce added sugar.
- Muddle gently: Press just enough to release juices and aroma—over-muddling mint can make the drink bitter.
- Cool the syrup: Warm syrup melts the ice and dilutes the drink, so make it ahead and chill completely.
- Taste as you go: Syrups and rums vary in sweetness—start light and adjust syrup and lime to balance the drink.
Recipe FAQ’s
Bitterness usually means the mint was over-muddled. Gently press the leaves until fragrant, not crushed, to avoid bitterness.
Yes. Replace coconut rum with coconut water or a coconut-flavored soda and keep the syrup, lime and mint the same for a flavorful mocktail.
If the soda is added too early or stirred aggressively it will lose fizz. Add sparkling water last and stir gently once to keep bubbles longer.
Strawberry Coconut Mojitos
Ingredients
Strawberry Syrup:
- 1 cup whole fresh strawberries, or frozen hulled and sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
To Rim Glasses (optional):
- 2 tablespoons caster/powdered sugar you won’t use this much, but it helps to rim the glasses
- 4 whole strawberries sliced in half for rimming and garnish
For Mojitos:
- 1 handful mint leaves reserve extra to garnish
- 4 whole strawberries sliced and divided
- 2 medium limes divided
- 1/2 cup white coconut rum divided
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or club soda
Instructions
For the strawberry syrup:
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Combine strawberries, sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently while stirring until the sugar dissolves and a syrup forms. Remove from heat, allow to cool fully, and strain out the strawberry pieces. (Reserve the softened strawberries to enjoy with yogurt or ice cream.)
For the mojitos:
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Wet the rim of each glass with a halved strawberry and dip into sugar or fine coconut if desired; reserve the strawberries for garnish.
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Divide mint leaves and strawberry slices between four glasses. Juice one lime and add about 1 teaspoon of lime juice to each glass. Gently muddle the strawberries, mint and lime until the strawberries begin to macerate. Add 2 tablespoons of the strained, cooled syrup to each glass.
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Cut the remaining lime into wedges and add two wedges per glass. Pour in the rum (about 2 tablespoons per glass), add ice and top with sparkling water or club soda. Stir gently and garnish with extra mint leaves.
Notes
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 57g
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Protein: 2g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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