Virgin Mojito
All the fresh, none of the rum.
LevelEasy
MethodMuddle
GlassHighball
Serves1
Ingredients
- 25 mlLime juiceSqueeze it fresh. Bottled juice tastes flat. 1 lime gives about 25 ml.
- 20 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
- 10 leavesMint
- Top upSoda water
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Muddler
- Lewis bag & mallet
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Virgin Mojito
- Press the mint gently with the lime juice and syrup in the glass.
- Fill with crushed ice.
- Top with soda (or Sprite for a sweeter drink) and stir from the bottom up.
Garnish: Mint sprig and lime wheel