This virgin mojito mocktail recipe is the perfect drink, especially on a hot summer day. In just five minutes, you can make this refreshing drink, so it is the ultimate game changer when it comes to throwing together a drink last minute. Plus, I love that it uses all my garden mint that is growing like crazy! Plus, we even have an option for giving it that rum kick but without the alcohol.
What makes it the best mojito mocktail
So fast to make - Like our non-alcoholic gin and tonic and virgin margarita on the rocks, this classic virgin mojito recipe only takes minutes to make. It is the perfect non-alcoholic version of one of the most popular alcoholic drinks. This drink is the perfect way to celebrate at wedding showers or baby showers.
Great way to use garden mint - I don't know about you, but I love a good virgin mojito. The lime flavor is refreshing and reminds me of a lemon-lime soda or our lemon mocktail. Also, it uses all my ever abundant mint that my garden has. The combination of mint, fresh limes and simple syrup makes the perfect minty mojito.
Alcohol free but with the rum kick - The best part is that there is none of the alcohol that is in the classic cocktail. However, we still have the punch of rum with this non alcoholic rum option. It is totally optional though...
Just grab these things and you are ready to mix
This fruity mocktail recipes truly is easy. There are only a few ingredients and it will only take you five minutes to make.
Fresh Mint - Just fresh garden mint works best here. If you are not a fan of mint sprigs, you can try essential oils, like peppermint. You can also try different herbs like basil, cilantro, or rosemary. The fun thing about making drinks is that you get to experiment and make your drink however you want.
Simple Syrup - Simple syrup is super important when making mocktails because it gives the drink that sweet, tasty flavor without the grittiness of sugar. Our simple syrup recipe is super easy and works perfectly with this drink. You will sometimes see this called sugar syrup, but they are the same thing.
Depending on how sweet you want your refreshing mocktail, you can add a little more or a little less of how much of simple syrup the recipe calls for. Simple syrup really adds to the delicious flavor. I even like making mint simple syrup!
Club Soda - Club soda is one of the base ingredients for this drink. We really love Topo Chico for this non-alcoholic mojito recipe but Fever Tree works great as well.
OPTIONAL: Non-Alcoholic Rum - Non-alcoholic rum is an optional ingredient that gives it a kick. If you are wanting to add a shot of rum, we suggest Ritual brand.
Of course you don't have to add it. We just wanted to give you all of the information for this recipe. The drink is just as good without the non-alcoholic rum!
Ok, time to whip up this drink
- The key is to star by releasing the oils in the mint leaves by muddling them in a glass with sone of the lime juice
- LOTS of ice comes next along with the simple syrup and non-alcoholic rum (if using) for the perfect glass
- Finish with the club soda and stir it all up
Top tip: Add lots of ice and a pinch of salt for a cold drink with great flavor!
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Virgin Mojito Mocktail (with a faux rum kick!)
Ingredients
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice (about 1medium lime)
- ½-1 ounce simple syrup (depending on sweetness you like, add more or less)
- 4 ounces club soda Topo Chico is the best
- Optional: 1-2 ounces non-alcoholic rum Ritual works great
- Garnish: fresh lime
Instructions
- Place mint leaves and ½ lime cut into two wedges into a tall, sturdy glass or pestle and mortar and muddle to release oils in the mint and lime juice from the lime wedges (if using a pestle and mortar, move the leaves and juice to your serving glass)
- Fill the glass to the top with ice and add the simple syrup and non-alcoholic rum (if using) then fill with club soda
- Stir and add more simple syrup if you like it sweeter
Tasha says
I love how tasty this is AND how easy it is to make! Sometimes I want a fancy drink after work, but I am too lazy to actually do it, so this recipe is perfect. I feel so fancy drinking it! Making this drink after work has become a part of my routine and has been a great stress relief 🙂