Virgin Mojito

Lime, mint and soda make a bright, alcohol-free highball without a spirit substitute. This original formulation uses syrup for easy mixing and gentle muddling to release mint aroma while keeping the drink clean.

an alcohol-free Virgin Mojito in a highball glass with crushed ice, fresh mint and lime against a black background.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 25 ml Fresh lime juice
  • 15 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
  • 10 leaf Fresh mint leaves
  • 120 ml Chilled soda water
  • 1 piece Lime slice or wedge, for garnish
  • 1 sprig Fresh mint sprig, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the mint, lime juice and syrup in a sturdy highball glass.
  2. Press gently a few times with a muddler; do not grind the leaves.
  3. Fill with ice and pour in the chilled soda.
  4. Lift gently with a spoon to mix and finish with mint and lime.

Original recipe development. Not yet taste-tested.