Virgin Mojito Mocktail Recipe
Written by This Virgin Mojito recipe includes lime juice, sparkling soda, and fresh mint - a tasty cocktail in the summer.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 43
Ingredients
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 3 lime wedges - from ½ lime
- 2 barspoons white sugar - or to taste
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 4 oz club soda
- Mint sprig
Equipment
- Tall Glass
- Muddler
- Bar spoon
- Stirrer
Instructions
- Muddle Mint and Lime: Muddle 10 fresh mint leaves and 3 lime wedges in your tall glass. This releases the oils from the mint and the juice from the lime.
- Add Sugar: Add 2 barspoons white sugar to the mix.
- Ice it: Fill the glass nearly to the top with 1 cup crushed ice.
- Top with Club Soda: Pour 4 oz club soda into the glass.
- Stir: Mix everything with a stirrer.
- Garnish: Add more crushed ice and garnish with a lime wedge and a mint sprig.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Mint Leaves: I sometimes use a splash of mint syrup when I run out of fresh mint leaves. It gives a nice minty flavor, but remember to reduce the sugar since the syrup is already sweet.
- White Sugar: Honey or agave nectar can be great alternatives for a more natural sweetness. Adjust to taste!
- Club Soda: If I don't have club soda, sparkling water, or any clear carbonated drink can do the trick.
Making a Pitcher of Virgin Mojito:
- Scale: To prepare a pitcher serving 8, I typically multiply all ingredients by 8. So that's 80 mint leaves, 4 limes cut into wedges, 16 barspoons of white sugar, and about 32 oz of club soda.
- Mix: Muddle the mint leaves, lime, and sugar in a large pitcher. Add the club soda and stir gently.
- Serve: Distribute the mixture among the serving glasses, add crushed ice, garnish, and enjoy instantly.