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A hand holds a textured glass of clear cocktail with a large ice cube, garnished with a lime slice and fresh mint.
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Mojito Mocktail

A refreshing minty citrus drink, the Mojito Mocktail is perfect for parties and easy to enjoy for everyone, adults and kids alike.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Drink Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 Drinks
Calories: 213kcal
Author: Laura

Equipment

  • shot glass OR measuring spoons, use 3 Tablespoons for 1 shot glass
  • muddler OR the handle of a wooden spoon to crush the mint leaves
  • 6-8 ounce highball glasses ANY glass will work for these drinks, even mason jars, just add more ice
  • ice cubes ANY cubes will work, small, large, shaped, or plain, it doesn't matter

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup hot water not boiling
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Club soda
  • 2 limes
  • Fresh mint

Instructions

Make The Simple Syrup:

  • Add the hot water to a bowl
  • Stir in the sugar until fully dissolved and the mixture is clear
  • This is your simple syrup, use as needed for drinks, keep the rest in the fridge and use it for other drinks as desired or make sugared cranberries with it

To Make Mojito Mocktails

  • Add a shot of the simple syrup to a 6 ounce glass
    A clear liquid is being poured from a glass bottle into a copper jigger, with mint leaves, a muddler, and textured glassware nearby on a marble surface.
  • Juice half a lime into the glass and stir to combine
    A yellow citrus squeezer positioned over a textured glass on a white surface with mint leaves nearby.
  • Add 10 to 12 mint leaves and stems
    A close-up of a hand holding fresh mint leaves, with a glass bowl and another mint leaf in the blurred background.
  • Use a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to gently crush the mint into the syrup and lime juice
    A close-up of a hand muddling fresh mint leaves in a textured glass with a muddler, with additional mint sprigs on the table beside the glass.
  • Fill the glass with ice
    A close-up view of a textured glass containing a large square ice cube and a green garnish on a light surface.
  • Top with club soda
    A glass with ice and mint leaves.
  • Taste and add more lime juice or simple syrup as desired
  • Garnish with fresh mint and a slice of lime
    A top-down view of a clear drink with a large ice cube, garnished with a fresh mint sprig and a lime wheel.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 drink | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.4mg