Virgin Mojito Recipe
This Virgin Mojito recipe is the most refreshing and easy non-alcoholic summer mocktail! These virgin mojitos are the perfect blend of citrusy lime, fresh mint, and just the right amount of sweetness. Healthy and naturally low-carb, gluten-free, and vegan, these tropical Cuban mojito mocktails are perfect for kids and adults, poolside, on the beach, or right at home!
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 0 Minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 Serving 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients
Scale
- 8-10 Mint Leaves
- 2 TB Fresh Lime Juice
- 1-2 Tsp Granulated Sweetener or Simple Syrup
- Soda Water (about 1 cup)
- Ice
- Additional Lime Slices/Wedges, Mint Leaves (to garnish)
Instructions
- Add the mint leaves, lime juice, and sweetener to the bottom of a cocktail shaker or glass.
- Gently muddle the mixture together to release the natural oils in the mint leaves and dissolve the sweetener.
- Pour the mixture into a serving glass, if using a shaker, or, to the glass, fill it about halfway with ice, then, add extra lime slices and mint leaves, before filling the glass to the top with your choice of soda water.
- Taste and adjust the flavor as needed.
Notes
- Sweetener: Keep things simple and sweeten each glass individually with a few drops of plain stevia, monk fruit, or a teaspoon of erythritol or other sugar-free sweetener.
- Sparkling Water: Instead of soda water or club soda, you can use lemon-lime or lime seltzer, Sprite, any citrusy kombucha, or healthy soda like Zevia, Poppi, Ollipop, or Culture Pop.
- Don't pulverize the mint! This is a gentle muddle. You want to lightly roll the muddler over the leaves or gently poke the leaves with a spoon to release the oils and work the sugar and lime into the creases. The mint leaves should still hold their shape and vibrant color.
- The amount of mint leaves you'll need depends on the size of the leaves. Again, this is something easy to adjust as you taste the mocktail.
- Store-Bought Lime Juice: I don't suggest using store-bought juice. These juices tend to give off a metallic taste. Fresh squeezed is best and you can always get a nifty citrus juicer for ease and no mess!
- Rum Flavor: Get that classic rum flavor without the actual rum by adding a splash (about 1/4 tsp per drink) of rum extract to the recipe!
- More Fruit: Add some slices of lemon, strawberry, peaches, cucumbers, or watermelon for even more summery refreshment!
- Rim the glass. You can moisten the rim of the glass with a wedge of lime and then dip the rim in sugar (salt, or spice like Tajin!) for classy sipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
Find it online: https://strengthandsunshine.com/virgin-mojito/
