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With Summer around the corner, it’s time for refreshing drinks! I’m so excited to introduce you to Easy Virgin Mojito!
This classic cocktail is alcohol-free, meaning you can drink a couple of glasses or three without feeling dizzy! It’s perfect for summer parties, and it’s kid-friendly!
Making this mojito requires just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes!
This recipe has been given to me by my brother, who used to work as a bartender. First, we crush fresh mint with lime and rum syrup. This step allows the mint to release flavors and the lime some juice.
To give our mojitos a more authentic flavor, we are using rum syrup. It is an alcohol-free syrup that tastes exactly like rum without the alcohol! You definitely won’t miss the rum in this mojito!
Rum Syrup
Rum syrup is an alcohol-free syrup that is perfect to make your virgin mojitos taste more authentic. Just add a couple of tablespoons for a surprising rum flavor!
Next, fill your glasses with ice, and pour in apple juice and sparkling water.
I went with apple juice, but you could definitely use white grape juice if you prefer.
I would recommend adding a bit more sparkling water if using white grape juice, though, as it’s usually sweeter than apple juice. Feel free to taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking!
Garnish with more mint leaves and serve! It’s perfectly sweet, packed with refreshing lime and mint, and has a delicate rum aroma!
The given recipe is for one mojito, but it can easily be quadrupled to make a pitcher!
Are you looking for more fresh beverages? Check out this Peach, Orange & Lemongrass Iced Tea, or this Vietnamese Coffee!
Let me know in the comments if you try this Easy Virgin Mojito recipe!
Easy Virgin Mojito
Ingredients
- 7-8 mint leaves
- 1/2 lime cut into 4 quarters
- 2 tbsp rum syrup
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/3 cup sparkling water
Instructions
- Add the mint leaves, lime, and rum syrup to a large glass. Using a muddler or a wooden spoon, crush the mint leaves and lime to release the lime juice and the mint flavor.
- Fill the glass with ice. Pour in the apple juice and sparkling water and stir to combine. You can garnish with more mint leaves and lime wedges. Serve immediately!
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Thomas Pagot is the founder, photographer, and recipe developer behind Full of Plants. He created the blog in 2016 as a personal cookbook for vegan recipes. Through years of recipe development, Thomas has successfully grown Full of Plants into a trusted resource for plant-based recipes.
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Can you use different name. What is mojito?
It is the name of the cocktail.
Def: a cocktail consisting of white rum, lime or lemon juice, sugar, mint, ice, and sparkling water or club soda.
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Thanks for your kind words Violet! 🙂