Virgin Mojito Recipe

This refreshing Virgin Mojito is brimming with fresh mint, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, club soda, and plenty of ice! This refreshing drink is easy to make and packed with flavor (without tons of extra calories or alcohol!)

The Best Virgin Mojito Recipe

This is one of my favorite drinks all year round, but especially so on a hot summer day!

This Virgin Mojito is incredibly refreshing and simple to make. But one of my favorite things about this drink? It’s not a super-sweet or sugary drink that leaves you feeling lethargic after you finish. As much as I love a big glass of sugary lemonade, sometimes my body does not ha!

What’s In A Mojito Mocktail?

• Fresh mint
• Simple syrup: Simple syrup is a common ingredient in mocktails and cocktails. It’s equal parts water and sugar dissolved (in a pot over the stovetop) to create a thick sugar syrup. Make a big batch; it can store for weeks in a bottle in the fridge! The good thing about simple syrup is that the sugar doesn’t settle out of the mixture.
• Fresh lime juice
• Club Soda, ginger ale or even sparkling water works. The important part is to make sure you use a mixer with carbonation.
• Ice

Does A Virgin Mojito Contain Alcohol?

A typical mint mojito has rum in it, but this recipe is alcohol free and also kid (and pregnancy!) friendly.  As a general rule, cocktails are made with alcohol; mocktails are made without alcohol.

Virgin Mojito Tools

While you don’t need any of these “tools,” they make the process easier; especially if you make a lot of drinks!

• Citrus reamer
• Muddler and mixing spoon (read about muddling here)
• Pebble ice maker (my personal favorite addition to this virgin mojito recipe, but a bit spendy!)

Storing Simple Syrup

If you’re not familiar with simple syrup, feel free to read up on it here! It’s equal parts sugar and water heated together until dissolved. We add it to this Virgin Mojito recipe to add sweetness without a grainy texture. If we added plain sugar without heating, it wouldn’t dissolve and would make an unpleasant drinking experience.

Simple syrups have a decent shelf life when prepared and stored properly. The syrup needs to be made with very hot water and stored in a sterile container in the fridge. Stored in these circumstances, it should last for one month.

Flavor side note: if you happen to have demerara sugar, you’ll have an even richer simple syrup flavor!

How To Make A Virgin Mojito

The full recipe card and all the details are included below, but in a sentence: muddle/crush the mint with lime juice and simple syrup, top it with club soda, add plenty of ice, and stir it all together!

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Virgin Mojito Recipe

By Chelsea Lords

This Virgin Mojito is a refreshingly light drink made with fresh mint, lime juice, simple syrup, club soda, and ice. It’s easy to make, full of flavor—without tons of calories or alcohol!

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 beverage

Equipment

• Muddler see note 2

Ingredients 

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For 1 Virgin Mojito

• ▢ 10 large fresh mint leaves
• ▢ 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• ▢ 2 tablespoons simple syrup see note 1
• ▢ 1/2 cup sparkling lime water or club soda or ginger ale; sparkling lime water is my favorite!
• ▢ Plenty of ice
• ▢ Lime wedge or slice of lime, optional garnish

Instructions 

• Place mint leaves in a glass; pour fresh lime juice and simple syrup (see note 1) on top of the mint. Use a muddler or the handle of a sturdy wooden spoon to press down on the mint and release its flavor (see note 2). Using your dominant hand, press down and twist lightly 3–4 times. Add in club soda, ginger ale, or sparkling lime water. Fill up the glass with ice and stir. If desired, garnish with a slice or wedge of lime. Serve immediately!

Recipe Notes

Note 1: Simple syrup is just equal parts water and granulated sugar. Combine equal parts of both (I do 1/2 cup of each) in a small pot over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, then cool completely. Store leftovers in an airtight or sterile container in the fridge for up to a month. 

Note 2: Don’t have a muddler? Use the handle of a sturdy wooden spoon or ladle.

Storage: Store the simple syrup in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week. Keep the lime, mint, and club soda separate, and assemble the drink fresh when ready to enjoy for the best flavor and fizz.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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