Strawberry Mint Lemonade and Strawberry Mint Mojito

Here is an easy way to prepare two summer mocktails or cocktails, using fresh mint:

I make a batch of Strawberry Mint Simple Syrup cubes to save on time:

1 c cut up fresh strawberries

1 c water

1 c sugar

Bring to a boil and remove from heat.

Add a handful of torn up fresh mint (or basil) and cool. Mash lightly with a fork.

Pour into ice cube trays or mini muffin cups and freeze.

Remove and store in a zip bag.

Before and after freezing:       

Strawberry Mint Lemonade

Fill glass halfway with ice cubes

1 melted cube (recipe above)

1 shot vodka or rum

Fill with sparkling or plain lemonade

Garnish with a strawberry and/or mint leaves

(Leave out liquor for a mocktail)

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Strawberry Mint  Mojito

Fill glass halfway with ice cubes

1 melted cube (recipe above)

1 shot vodka 

1 large lime wedge, squeezed well over ice

Fill with soda water

Garnish with a strawberry, slice of lime or mint leaves

(Leave out liquor for a mocktail)