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.

Questions

Can I halve or double Virgin Mojito?

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