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 from the healthy ingredients in this mojito mocktail and they’re super easy to make for a crowd.
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.
That’s when someone at my table informed me they were virgin mojitos. And just like that, my new summer drink was born.
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 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 Newman’s Own brand because it tastes fresh and has a great lime flavor.
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?
- 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.
- Add the honey simple syrup.
- Add the sparkling water.
- 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.
- 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: Strawberry Syrup and How to Freeze Strawberries)
- Thinly sliced jalapenos – yassss! Be bold and brave and drink something spicy and awesome.
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS Mojito Mocktail
- Peach Moscow Mule 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
Virgin Mojito Recipe {Mojito Mocktail}
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
- Place mint leaves and lime juice in a glass and muddle them together for 1 minute.
- Add the honey simple syrup.
- Add the sparkling water.
- Garnish with lime slices, a sprig of mint, and/or fresh fruit.
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I made the recipe yesterday and, really it was a hit (we were 8). I was wondering, would this work with other citruses like lemon or orange?
So glad you liked it! 🙂
I suppose it would work with other citrus, but I’m personally not a fan of mint and orange (if you’ve ever had OJ after brushing your teeth, you may be able to relate). If you give it a try, please let me know!
Haha, I relate, I wouldn’t eat or drink after brushing my teeth for like an hour. I tried a virgin mojito while I was in Athens last week, it was in a super cool rooftop called “The 360 degrees bar” and they made a lime and orange mojito (virgin) and I guess the slight acidity of the lime helped to kind of mitigate the minty mouth effect. I’m not a food scientist or anything, just a regular home cook and foodie, if I’m wrong, please tell me!
I too am just a home cook and foodie, but I would be interested to know the answer myself!
Ok, so it is actually the lime that eliminates the minty mouth effect. Wow so acidity is actually a key factor in so much dishes!
This sounds like a sorbet I’d eat the hell out of. Any idea what I should do to turn this into a successful sorbet?
Hmmmm, no idea honestly. Most of the “bulk” of sorbet is (usually) blended fruit so I’m not sure what would replace that in this recipe.
Hmm…maybe a granita will work. Yay for recipe experimentation!
Let me know how it goes! 🙂
I made this for my wife and her girlfriends last weekend and they loved it! Great flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. Thank you for posting the recipes 🙂
So glad it was a hit, James! 🙂