Virgin Mojito Recipe | Refreshing Mojito Mocktail
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
31 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
Cuban, International
Virgin Mojito Recipe | Refreshing Mojito Mocktail
Description
The Virgin Mojito recipe uses fresh basil or mint leaves muddled together with thin lemon slices, sugar, and salt to release their flavors. The level of sweetness can be adjusted from one to two tablespoons of sugar, or alternatively using a sugar substitute for a lower-sugar option. After muddling, the mixture is divided into glasses and lemon juice is added. Crushed ice or ice cubes are included to chill the drink, then it is topped with club soda, sparkling water, or plain cold water and stirred gently. The combination creates a bright, tangy, and lightly sweetened beverage with fresh herbal undertones from the basil or mint. It is served immediately for best freshness and can be enjoyed as a cooling, alcohol-free option on warm days or with meals.
Ingredients
- 18 to 20 basil small-sized of or ⅛ cup small basil leaves - about 1 gram (alternatively use mint leaves, leaves
- 2 lemon thinly sliced, slices
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice - divided
- 1 pinch salt or add as required
- 2 cups club soda or sparkling water or cold water
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar or add as per taste
- ice cubes or crushed ice as required
Instructions
- First rinse the basil leaves or mint leaves in water a few times. Drain all the water and set them aside.
- In a mortar-pestle or in a pitcher, take the basil leaves or mint leaves, lemons slices, sugar and salt. Note that 2 tablespoons sugar will make the drink sweet. If you want a predominant tangy taste, then add 1 tablespoon sugar. To make the drink diabetic friendly, add a sugar substitute like stevia. You can also use honey instead of sugar.
- Muddle all the ingredients with the pestle.
- Spoon the muddled ingredients in two glasses.
- Divide the lemon juice and add in each glass.
- Add some crushed ice or ice cubes.
- Pour soda, sparkling water or water. Stir well with a stirrer or spoon.
- Serve Virgin Mojito immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 31kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 196mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 194IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | |
| Vitamin K | 15µg | |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 6µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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