Similar to a fruity strawberry mojito, this festive bold red 4th of July rum drink is made with crushed strawberry and fresh mint leaves. Splashes of dark rum, cranberry juice, and fresh lime wake up all the flavors in this easy and refreshing 4th of July rum cocktail that’s perfect for the hot summer holiday.
This simple rum 4th of July drink takes on a bold ruby red color from the fresh crushed strawberries and splash of cranberry juice.
Fresh squeezed lime juice and dark rum make up the perfect mixture for this festive red 4th of July cocktail that has it all.
Fresh herbal aromatics from the mint, fruity red strawberries, summery rum flavor, and a bit of fizzing bubbles from sparkling water make up a thirst-quenching and easy Fourth of July cocktail that beats the heat with every sip.
To make this easy 4th of July mojito inspired cocktail, you’ll need a few basic ingredients that you might already have on hand.
Remember that fresh is key in this delicious summer rum cocktail! Reach for the fresh strawberries and fresh mint, they’ll make an exquisite cocktail worthy of the summer holiday. Here’s what you’ll need to mix a festive Red Fireworks Mojito this summer!
Ingredients to Make a Festive Red 4th of July Rum Drink
- Dark rum – I used The Kraken dark spiced rum for extra character and bold spiced rum flavor, but plain light rum works just as well.
- Mint leaves – fresh vibrant green mint leaves
- Strawberries – for muddling in the cocktail shaker and garnishing
- Lime juice – freshly squeezed lime juice
- Simple syrup – to balance the citrus and the sweetness in the cocktail
- Cranberry juice – I used Langer’s cranberry juice for bold garnet red color that celebrates the 4th of July in festive style
- Sparkling water – or club soda for added fizz to top off our Red Fireworks Mojito with a bit of pop and fizz. Lime flavored La Croix also works nicely for topping off this summer rum cocktail
How To Make a Bold Red 4th of July Rum Drink
A Festive Fourth of July cocktail in bold red color
Be sure to top off this easy rum Fourth of July cocktail with crisp sparkling bubbly water to desired taste, and finish with lots more fresh mint leaves.
This easy red strawberry rum cocktail is a crisp, refreshing, and delicious way to kick back on the 4th of July holiday as you watch the fireworks and kick back at a festive picnic or backyard barbecue on the lawn.
Set the table with these rustic 4th of July table decor ideas and keep the drinks coming with these easy red white and blue prosecco drinks and this easy triple berry 4th of July vodka cocktail, too!
Red Fireworks Mojito 4th of July Rum Drink
Ingredients
- 2 oz Dark Rum - I used The Kraken dark rum, if not available, light rum works too
- 8 to 10 leaves Fresh Mint
- 1 whole Strawberry - fresh, ripe, quartered, top removed
- ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice - fresh squeezed
- 1 oz Simple Syrup
- 1 oz Cranberry Juice - I used Langer's cranberry juice
- Sparkling Water or Club Soda - plain, for topping off the cocktail at the end
Instructions
- Cut the top off of a large ripe strawberry and cut it into quarters. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberry chunks and 8 to 10 fresh mint leaves that have been freshly pulled from their stem. Muddle everything with a muddler until crushed and fragrant.
- Set the muddler aside and splash in the rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and cranberry juice.
- Fill the shaker about three-quarters of the way with ice and cover. Shake everything together until completely chilled through.
- Using a cocktail strainer, strain the rum mixture into a tall glass over fresh ice.
- Top off your 4th of July strawberry rum drink with plain sparkling water or club soda.
- Garnish with a fresh red strawberry, thin lime slices, and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve very cold.
