Classic Mojito Mocktail
Impress your guests at your next gathering with this tasty and refreshing, classic mojito mocktail! This drink is simple to make but will add a whole new level of sophistication to alcohol-free party and potluck options. It's great for sipping any time of day when you want something fresh, cool and light.
Servings: 1
Calories: 124kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lime cut into 6 wedges
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup or to taste
- 12 fresh mint leaves
- ice cubes or crushed ice
- 1 cup club soda or sparkling water--approximately
- 1 mint sprig to garnish
Instructions
- Add 5 of the lime wedges and the syrup to a tall glass (highball).
- Muddle the limes to release the juices and oil.
- Add the mint leaves. Fill the glass with ice and top it with the soda.
- Give the drink a stir to combine the ingredients.
- Slap the mint sprig in your palm a couple of times to release some oils.
- Garnish the drink with the mint sprig and the last lime wedge. Serve!
Notes
- You can easily make simple syrup at home. Click here for simple syrup recipe.
- If you don’t have a muddler, you can use the spoon end of a wooden spoon or simply squeeze the lime juice in.
- If you have large mint leaves, you can use a few less. If they're very small, add a few more.
- For the mint leaves, you can leave them whole or slice them finely for aesthetic appeal and more mint flavor. Small leaves = better flavor.
- Gently smacking the mint leaves in your hands will start to extract the plant's oils and bring out the aromatics. It also looks impressive when preparing the drink in front of guests!
- Place your sparkling water or club soda in the refrigerator well in advance so that it is thoroughly chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
