Virgin Mojito

Name: Virgin Mojito
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 fresh limes, juiced; 20 fresh mint leaves; 2 tbsp simple syrup; 2 cups sparkling water or club soda; 2 cups crushed ice, crushed; 4 lime wedges (for garnish)

A crisp and refreshing mocktail built on fresh lime juice, muddled mint, and sparkling water. All the brightness of the classic cocktail without the alcohol.

5 minEasyServes 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 fresh limes, juiced
20 fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp simple syrup
2 cups sparkling water or club soda
2 cups crushed ice, crushed
4 lime wedges (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Divide 20 fresh mint leaves between two glasses. Add 2 tbsp simple syrup and muddle firmly for 30 seconds to release the mint oils.
2

Squeeze the juice of 2 juiced fresh limes over the muddled mint. Stir briefly to combine.
3

Fill each glass with 2 cups crushed crushed ice.
4

Top each glass with 2 cups sparkling water or club soda and stir gently once to combine.
5

Garnish with 4 lime wedges (for garnish) and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately.

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What is Virgin Mojito?

A crisp and refreshing mocktail built on fresh lime juice, muddled mint, and sparkling water. All the brightness of the classic cocktail without the alcohol. This reference files it under Cuban non-alcoholic drink: made without cooking, rated easy and about 5 minutes start to finish.

Is Virgin Mojito low-carb?

A serving of Virgin Mojito carries 12 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

How many carbs are in Virgin Mojito?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) has 12 g of carbohydrate in about 80 calories, with 0 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 8 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Virgin Mojito for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the limes drops from 2 to 1; doubled, it is 4. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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