The Red Mojito

Description
Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

 * 1 ounce fresh lime juice (count on 1 lime per 1 ounce)
 * 5 – 6 fresh mint leaves
 * 1 ¾ ounces white rum
 * 2 ounces strawberry juice (see recipe below)
 * ice cubes
 * 3 ounces club soda (or to taste)

Strawberry juice

 * 1 (16-ounce) package frozen California strawberries with sugar, thawed
 * 2 teaspoons lemon or lime juice

Directions

 * 1) Combine lime juice and mint leaves in the bottom of a highball glass; use a wooden spoon to muddle mint.
 * 2) Stir in rum and strawberry juice.
 * 3) Fill glass with ice cubes and top with club soda.
 * 4) Stir.
 * 5) Garnish glass with a lime slice and a whole strawberry, and serve.
 * 6) This recipe may be made up to 1 hour in advance.

Strawberry juice

 * 1) Place thawed berries, including juice in a very fine-mesh strainer or chinois.
 * 2) Push through as much juice as possible.
 * 3) Discard berries.
 * 4) Add lemon or lime juice to strawberry juice and serve or use in drink recipes.