Easy Virgin Mojito
Refreshing alcohol-free mojito with plenty of mint and lime! Made with rum syrup and apple juice for a sweet and fruity flavor!
Ingredients
- 7-8 mint leaves
- 1/2 lime cut into 4 quarters
- 2 tbsp rum syrup
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/3 cup sparkling water
Instructions
- Muddle the mint. Add the mint leaves, lime, and rum syrup to a large glass. Using a muddler or a wooden spoon, mash mint leaves and lime to release the lime juice and the mint flavor.
- Fill the glass with ice. Generously fill the glass with ice cubes or slightly crushed ice.
- Pour in the remaining ingredients. Next, add the apple juice and sparkling water to the glass and stir to combine.
- Garnish. You can then garnish with more mint leaves and lime wedges. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Do not omit the muddling step. Muddling the mint leaves is essential to release their natural oils.
- Make a pitcher. While the given recipe is for one mojito, we highly recommend tripling or quadrupling the recipe to make a pitcher for your party.
- If making a pitcher: Pulse fresh mint in a processor or chop it roughly to save the hassle of muddling in each glass.
- Adjust sweetness to taste. Be sure to adjust the amount of sweetener to your liking by tasting the mocktail as you go because preferences vary; some prefer sweeter, others less.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 glass | Calories: 118 kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.3 g | Protein: 0.1 g | Fat: 0.1 g | Fiber: 0.2 g | Sugar: 25 g