Meet the ultimate summer sorbet! Made with fresh strawberries, mint, citrusy lime and a splash of rum, this strawberry mojito sorbet boasts an ultra creamy, velvety texture. Plus, this recipe only requires a few ingredients, it couldn't be easier to make, and it requires less than 30 minutes of hands-on time.
If you're looking for one refreshing summer dessert, you can't go wrong with this strawberry mojito sorbet recipe. Now let's chat about everything you need to know to make this luscious treat.
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Why You Need to Make This Recipe
A cocktail in frozen treat form -- what's not to love about that? A boozy dessert always turns heads when entertaining, and this rum sorbet is no exception.
After all, what's not to love about the classic mojito flavors? Mint, lime and rum make for one cooling drink, and when you bring those flavors to a strawberry sorbet, you have the perfect light summer dessert with an extra shot of adult fun.
Plus, sorbet's small ingredient list makes it an economical dessert, and it's a great way to use leftover fruit to cut down on food waste. Who doesn't appreciate that?
Besides sorbet's low-key, simple preparation, it's great if you need a dairy-free or vegan dessert option. I don't know about you, but almost all of my go-to desserts use dairy or eggs. Most of the time, it's not a problem, but every now and then, those dietary restrictions come up when entertaining. This mojito sorbet is the perfect easy and tasty option for those times.
Bonus: If you love mojito-flavored desserts, add my raspberry mojito mini pies to your list!
Ingredients
As you see, most of the strawberry mojito sorbet ingredients are typical of what you'd find in a strawberry mojito. The only ingredient you wouldn't find is the corn syrup.
I know a lot of people avoid corn syrup, but it makes for a smoother, less icy sorbet. If you have strong feelings against corn syrup, feel free to leave it out, but I like the creamier texture that comes with it. Plus, we don't use a lot, so I have no problem including it.
Step-by-Step Instructions
All right, let's get started with this easy strawberry mojito sorbet recipe.
Step 1: We first make a simple syrup by cooking water, sugar, fresh mint and lime zest on the stove (photo 1). Once we cook the simple syrup long enough to dissolve the sugar, we allow the mixture to steep for about 10 minutes and then stir in some fresh lime juice.
Step 2: While the simple syrup steeps, we slice off the strawberry tops, cut them in half and add them to a blender (photo 2). Now we remove the mint from the simple syrup and pour into the blender with the optional corn syrup. We give our blender a whirl until it becomes a pureé (photo 3).
Step 3: And just like that, we're ready to chill our strawberry mixture. This step is important to make sure the sorbet properly sets in the ice cream maker, so don't skip this.
Step 4: After our strawberry puree chills, we're ready to churn. Of course, for that mojito kick, we need to add a little white rum, which we pour in toward the end of churning (photo 4).
Step 5: Now we pour the sorbet mixture into an airtight container (photo 5) and store it in the freezer for a few hours to allow it to firm up. At this point, the sorbet will have a soft serve-like texture but don't worry. Freezing the sorbet takes care of it.
Once the freezer works its magic, we're ready to scoop and serve. If you'd like to get fancy, I recommend serving this strawberry mojito sorbet with a fresh mint sprig and more lime zest. Grab a spoon and enjoy this perfect summer dessert.
Recipe FAQs
We want to make sure we churn well before serving. Expect this sorbet to take about four hours in the freezer before it's ready.
This mojito sorbet should last about two to four weeks in the freezer. This is dependent on storing well and making sure air doesn't get to the sorbet.
This recipe was specifically developed for an ice cream maker. You really can't beat the texture churning gives it. I love my Cuisinart ice cream maker and highly recommend this model. Plus, you can use it to make other homemade frozen treats, like this fresh mint ice cream, Baileys Irish Cream ice cream and gingerbread ice cream.
Absolutely. You will love this sorbet with or without rum.
Expert Tips
- I like to chill the mixture overnight to make sure it's plenty cold. If the pureé is not cold enough, it won't set up properly when churning. Bonus: This makes it great for easy entertaining.
- If you don't have enough time to wait overnight, I recommend first placing the strawberry pureé in an ice bath and then transferring to the refrigerator for at least four hours.
- Feel free to play around with other fruits. You can easy make this into a blackberry or raspberry mojito sorbet, for instance. Simply substitute the strawberries for your favorite fruit.
- Make sure you use white rum, not dark rum, and add it to the end of the churning process. Adding alcohol to a sorbet or ice cream base too early can prevent it from properly setting up.
Perfect Pairing
With the delicate mint flavor, we want to keep our pairings light. Rather than a straight beer, I like pairing this strawberry mojito sorbet with a lemon shandy, which is a mix of half beer and half lemonade.
Some breweries offer pre-made shandies, but I prefer to make my own with a homemade lemonade or high-quality store-bought lemonade. That said, if you have a premade shandy you enjoy, feel free to use that.
For a wine, I recommend a sparkling rosé. Those effervescent bubbles will keep your palate refreshed, letting the mint shine, and that fruity profile is a natural match for the sweet strawberries.
If you're in need of a refreshing summer dessert, I hope you try this strawberry mojito sorbet. You will love every spoonful.
Cheers!
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Strawberry Mojito Sorbet
Equipment
- Medium-size saucepan
- Blender
- Large mixing bowl
- Ice cream maker
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3-4 fresh mint sprigs
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 2 pounds strawberries
- ¼ cup light corn syrup optional
- 2 tablespoons white rum
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, stir together the water, white sugar, mint sprigs and lime zest. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Once the sugar dissolves, turn off the heat allow the mixture to steep for 10 minutes. After it steeps, remove the mint sprigs and stir in the lime juice.
- As the simple syrup steeps, slice off the tops of the strawberries and cut in half. Place the prepared strawberries in a blender. Pour in the simple syrup and add corn syrup (if using). Blend until smooth. If your blender is on the small side, you might need to do this in two batches, but a large blender should be able to handle it all at once. Cover and store in the refrigerator for several hours until cold, preferably overnight.
- Pour the strawberry pureé into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's directions. In the last minute or two of churning, add the white rum.
- Pour the churned strawberry pureé into an airtight container and store in the freezer for several hours. Scoop and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you don't want to use corn syrup, you can leave it out, but it makes for a creamier sorbet and keeps it from getting too icy, so I prefer to use it.
- I like to chill the mixture overnight to make sure it's plenty cold. If the pureé is not cold enough, it won't set up properly when churning.
- If you don't have enough time to wait overnight, I recommend first placing the strawberry pureé in an ice bath and then transferring to the refrigerator for at least four hours.
- Make sure you add the rum toward the end of the churning process. Adding alcohol to a sorbet or ice cream base too early can prevent it from properly setting up.
- Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Recipe originally published in May 2019 and republished in May 2021.
Anne Lawton says
This was so refreshing and perfect for the summer! It really was like a mojito in dessert form. Mmm!
Amanda McGrory-Dixon says
Thanks, Anne! It's the perfect summer treat.
Neha says
I can't wait to make another batch, delicious! Perfect way to beat the summer heat. Thanks for this wonderful recipe.
Amanda McGrory-Dixon says
You're welcome!
Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says
Delicious and refreshing - an ideal way to end any meal! And a gorgeous colour 🙂
Amanda McGrory-Dixon says
Thanks so much, Alex!
Jagruti Dhanecha says
A perfect dessert to welcome and celebrate strawberry season and sunshine! It was so refreshing and gorgeous with that color.
Amanda McGrory-Dixon says
Totally agree!
sara says
I love sorbet. I have a batch of blackberry lime freezing now. But, I have a question about the corn syrup. I have never added it to mine. Does it change the texture?
Amanda McGrory-Dixon says
Hi, Sara! The corn syrup helps it from getting icy, so it adds a bit of creaminess, but I've also had sorbets without it that are still delicious. I just like to add the corn syrup to make sure it doesn't get icy.
Saima says
I love, love sorbets for the very reasons you've listed. They are those perfect vegan dessert options that are so rare to find. Everything else seems to have dairy in some form or the other. Your strawberry mojito sorbet was so perfect for using up all the strawberries languishing in my fridge!
Amanda McGrory-Dixon says
Oh, for sure! Glad you loved it.
Shelley says
Loved this sorbet! I made it for a relaxing evening in the backyard, and it was the perfect way to end the night. Can't go wrong with a cocktail dessert!
Amanda McGrory-Dixon says
That sounds good to me!
Tammy says
This was such a great sorbet for cooling off! Just loved the fresh mint touch. It was refreshing and beautiful!
lauren says
This was so perfect today! It was so incredibly hot, and we needed a cooling treat. I love strawberry anything and mojitos are one of my favorite cocktails. I made this for the moms while the kids had their popsicles!
Amanda McGrory-Dixon says
I'm a little jealous -- I'm still waiting for it to get truly hot here. Hopefully soon enough!
Daniela says
Wowie never made sorbet before and this mojito flavor sounds divine! And perfect for summer! Thanks so much for sharing :).
Amanda McGrory-Dixon says
You're welcome! Hope you give it a try.
Julie says
What a great flavor combination! We're visiting friends in Georgia this weekend and fresh strawberries are EVERYWHERE - I'm going to suggest that we make this tonight to have at their BBQ tomorrow!
Amanda McGrory-Dixon says
I hope y'all loved it!
Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
My mouth is literally watering. My family would love this. Perfect for this summer!
Amanda McGrory-Dixon says
And I hope they do!
Tynia says
This is going to be a perfect addition to my mocktails this summer. I cannot tolerate alcohol but everything else sounds so yummy. Can’t wait to try it!
Amanda McGrory-Dixon says
It will definitely still be plenty delicious without the rum. Enjoy!
Jenni says
This sorbet sounds like the perfect summer dessert! Love how refreshing strawberries and mint are together! I can see myself enjoying this all summer long!
Amanda McGrory-Dixon says
It really is! I hope you love it.