Strawberry Mojitos and Strawberry Lemonade

Most days I drink just tea and water, so every once in a while, I like to make a special drink to serve with dinner. In this post, I am sharing two yummy strawberry drinks - either can be made with or without alcohol. In my case, I made the mojitos with rum but didn't add any alcohol to the lemonade.

Strawberry Mojitos
Serves 2

Ingredients

• 1/2 C. fresh mint leaves
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 C. chopped strawberries
• 8 oz. club soda
• 1 Tbsp. lime juice
• 3 oz. white rum (optional)

In a pitcher or cocktail shaker, add mint leaves, strawberries, and sugar. Using a wooden spoon, muddle the mint and strawberries with the sugar until the mint is bruised and the strawberries are crushed. Add the club soda, lime juice, and rum, if desired. Stir or shake until combined. Pour into two tall glasses with ice. Serve immediately.

Strawberry Lemonade

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 C. chopped strawberries
• 1 C. sugar
• 1 C. lemon juice
• 2 C. water
• 2 C. club soda (or just use more water)

In a small saucepan, combine strawberries and sugar. Simmer on low for 5-10 minutes, stirring constantly, until a thick sauce has formed. Cool the sauce and puree in a blender, if desired - I don't mind chunks in mine, so I didn't blend it. In a 2 quart pitcher, combine the strawberry sauce, lemon juice, water, and club soda. Stir to combine. Serve over ice. If desired, add 1 oz. of rum or whiskey to each glass to make a tasty adult beverage.