Virgin Mojito Recipe {Mojito Mocktail}

A refreshing mix of lime and mint, this Virgin Mojito Recipe will be your new favorite drink. This non-alcoholic mojito recipe will be a hit with kids and adults alike. There is so much flavor and only healthy ingredients in this mojito mocktail that you won’t even miss the booze. You’ll love how simple this mojito mocktail recipe is to whip up for a crowd or a single serving.

When my cousin got married they served mojitos at the reception. I got one for my mom and took a few sips of it on the way back to the table. I don’t drink but I found the mojito incredibly smooth and delicious. I couldn’t believe it – I was enjoying booze!

That’s when someone at my table informed me they were virgin mojitos. And just like that, my new summer drink was born.

What is The Difference Between Cocktails and Virgin/Mocktail Drinks?

In a word: booze! Cocktails contain alcoholic and virgin drinks don’t.

Virgin drinks/mocktails are often a take on their boozy counterpart, so you get all the delicious flavors without the alcohol. Non-alcoholic drinks can be super fun to drink! Pour yourself a Whole30 Creamy Berry Party Drink, or Peach Moscow Mule With Blackberry.

And if you just need something super refreshing, try a pitcher of Cucumber and Mint Water.

Check out this post on Mocktails for Kids and Adults for more alcohol-free inspiration.

What Ingredients Are in a Virgin Mojito Recipe?

• Fresh lime juice
• Honey Simple Syrup
• Fresh mint leaves
• Sparkling water
• Ice

Fresh lime juice makes this drink bright and flavorful, but you can totally cheat if you want to make pitchers for a crowd, or just don’t feel the desire to squeeze limes.

Using a quality limeade is a great substitute for the lime juice and the simple syrup combo. Use 1/4 cup of limeade in lieu of the fresh lime and honey syrup.

When I buy limeade I love the Newman’s Own brand because it tastes fresh and has a great limey flavor. <—not sponsored.

Also, limey is now a word. Tell your friends.

We use plain sparkling water that we make in our Soda Stream, but feel free to use your favorite sparkling water. Want to use a flavored sparkling water? Go for it! I would stick with lime or lemon, but that’s just me.

Technically you could also use ginger ale or a lemon-lime flavored soda in lieu of the sparkling water, but I’m in the camp of “why add more sugar when it isn’t needed”.

How Long Can You Store the Simple Syrup?

If you want to make the Honey Simple Syrup ahead of time, you can store it in the fridge for up to four weeks.

How to Make a Virgin Mojito?

1. Place mint leaves and lime juice in a glass and muddle them together. Muddling = mushing them up and crushing the leaves to release the flavor and oils the mint. Use a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon. Or a set of brass knuckles. To each their own. Also, doesn’t muddling sound like what the kids in Scooby Doo always did? “I’d have taken over this old amusement park if it wasn’t for you muddling kids”. No, I did not add rum to my mojito, why do you ask?
2. Add the honey simple syrup.
3. Add the sparkling water.
4. Garnish with lime slices, a sprig of mint, and/or fresh fruit (see Variations below). 

Pro Tips/Recipe Notes:

• Need to make more or less of the recipe? Click and slide the “servings” number on the recipe card and the ingredients will adjust as needed. Easy peasy limey squeezy.
• If you want to make this for a crowd, pulse the fresh mint in a food processor with a splash of water, or roughly chop it with a knife. Muddling the mint in each individual glass would be a giant pain in the butt.
• Sub in 1/4 cup limeade instead of fresh lime juice and honey simple syrup.
• If you want to make this mojito mocktail an “adult” drink, add 2 oz white rum when you add the sparkling water.

Variations on this Virgin Mojito Recipe:

Please, please, please feel free to add fresh fruit or veg to this virgin mojito recipe. Things like:

• Fresh or frozen blackberries
• Fresh, frozen peach slices, or even peaches from canning
• Fresh or frozen raspberries
• Splash of grapefruit juice
• Fresh or frozen strawberries (related: How to Freeze Strawberries)
• Thinly sliced jalapenos – yassss! Be bold and brave and drink something spicy and awesome.

MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS Mojito Mocktail

• Homemade Sugar-Free Coffee Creamer
• Creamy Berry Party Drinks
• Chocolate Coconut Coffee Creamer
• Easy Instant Pot Iced Tea
• Healthy Sweet Tea Recipe
• Homemade Peppermint Extract

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5 from 8 votes

Virgin Mojito Recipe {Mojito Mocktail}

Prep Time

5 mins

Total Time

5 mins

 

A refreshing mix of lime and mint, this Virgin Mojito Recipe will be your new favorite drink. This mojito mocktail recipe will be a hit with kids and adults alike. 

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Fusion

Keyword: mojito mocktail, non alcholic drinks, virgin mocktail

Servings: 1

Calories: 57 kcal

Author: Sarah Cook - Sustainable Cooks

Ingredients

• 10 mint leaves, large or 15 small
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp honey simple syrup
• sparkling water
• ice optional
• lime slices optional

Instructions

1. Place mint leaves and lime juice in a glass and muddle them together for 1 minute. 

2. Add the honey simple syrup.

3. Add the sparkling water.

4. Garnish with lime slices, a sprig of mint, and/or fresh fruit.

Nutrition Facts

Virgin Mojito Recipe {Mojito Mocktail}

Amount Per Serving

Calories 57

% Daily Value*

Fat 0g0%

Saturated Fat 0g0%

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 4mg0%

Potassium 56mg2%

Carbohydrates 15g5%

Fiber 0g0%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 0g0%

Vitamin A 425IU9%

Vitamin C 12.2mg15%

Calcium 24mg2%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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