The Red Mojito

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

Directions
Combine lime juice and mint leaves in the bottom of a highball glass; use a wooden spoon to muddle mint. Stir in rum and strawberry juice. Fill glass with ice cubes and top with club soda. Stir. Garnish glass with a lime slice and a whole strawberry, and serve. This recipe may be made up to 1 hour in advance. Place thawed berries, including juice in a very fine-mesh strainer or chinois. Push through as much juice as possible. Discard berries. Add lemon or lime juice to strawberry juice and serve or use in drink recipes. Makes about 1 cup.