Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 tsp lime zest (packed)
- 1/4 cup mint leaves (packed)
- 2 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 8 oz club soda
- About 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large cup or mason jar, add the freshly squeezed lime juice, lime zest, mint leaves, and granulated sugar. The lime zest adds bright citrus flavor without bitterness.
- Muddle mint leaves: Use a muddler or the thin end of a wooden spoon to gently mash the mint leaves to release their aroma and flavor into the mixture.
- Add ice: Fill the cup with about 1 cup of ice, which will help chill the drink and dilute it slightly for perfect balance.
- Add club soda and stir: Pour in the 8 oz of club soda, stir gently to combine all flavors, and enjoy your refreshing Virgin Mojito.
Notes
- Do not skip the lime zest as it adds great flavor without bitterness.
- If you don’t have a muddler, use the end of a wooden spoon to muddle the mint leaves.
- This recipe serves one but can be easily doubled or tripled for multiple servings.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
- Adjust the sugar amount to your desired level of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
