Description
A refreshing, restaurant-style virgin mojito mocktail made with fresh mint, lime, and club soda. This non-alcoholic drink balances acid and sweetness for a bright, effervescent taste that is ready in just five minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 large fresh mint leaves (spearmint preferred)
- 2 medium limes (for juice and garnish)
- 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar (or simple syrup/agave nectar)
- 1.5 cups cold club soda
- Ice cubes (large cubes preferred)
Instructions
- Wash mint leaves thoroughly and shake off excess water. Slice limes in half.
- Place mint leaves and sugar in the bottom of a tall glass.
- Gently muddle the mint and sugar 5-7 times, twisting slightly to bruise the leaves and release oils without shredding them.
- Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the glass and stir to create a paste, ensuring sugar is dissolved.
- Fill the glass to the top with ice cubes.
- Slowly pour club soda over the ice to preserve carbonation.
- Gently stir to lift ingredients from the bottom.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint (clap the mint sprig between hands to release aroma before placing in drink).
Notes
Do not over-muddle the mint as it releases bitter tannins. Use cold ingredients to keep the drink crisp. If using granulated sugar, ensure it is fully dissolved before adding ice. For parties, make a simple syrup base ahead of time and add club soda individually to each glass to maintain fizz.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink in a 12-ounc
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 1
Keywords: virgin mojito, mocktail, non-alcoholic drink, summer drink, mint limeade, easy cocktail, gluten-free, vegan option