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Virgin Mojito
Made with mint, lime juice, and sparkling water, this mocktail is perfect for baby showers, wedding showers, and other types of gatherings, or anytime you want a delicious non-alcoholic beverage.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Handful mint leaves
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 2 shots of non-alcoholic rum (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Sparkling water or club soda
- Lime slices, wedges, or mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Add the sugar and mint leaves to a pestle and mortar and muddle the mint to release their juices. If you don’t have a pestle and mortar you can use a bowl and a muddler or a wooden spoon to muddle the leaves.
- 2
Divide the lime juice, simple syrup, muddled leaves and sugar among 2 glasses, and stir.
- 3
Add the non-alcoholic rum, if you are using some, and stir.
- 4
Top with a few ice cubes and some sparkling water.
- 5
Garnish with a slice of lime or a sprig of mint and serve.