Virgin Green Mojito Lime Mint (Print)

A crisp, alcohol-free mojito with lime, mint, cucumber, and sparkling water for refreshing summer sipping.

# Ingredients:

→ Fresh Ingredients

01 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
02 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
03 - 10 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

→ Sweetener

04 - 2 tablespoons agave syrup or simple syrup

→ Liquid

05 - 1 cup sparkling water or club soda

→ Ice

06 - 1 cup ice cubes

# Instructions:

01 - Place cucumber slices, lime wedges, and mint leaves in a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker. Add agave syrup and muddle gently with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release the juices and oils.
02 - Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes.
03 - Divide the muddled mixture evenly between the glasses.
04 - Top each glass with sparkling water and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
05 - Garnish with extra mint leaves and a lime slice. Serve immediately.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in 10 minutes, which means you can make it while friends are walking through the door instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • The cucumber adds a green, garden-fresh quality that regular mojitos completely miss, and nobody ever guesses what's making it taste so bright.
  • You don't need any special equipment beyond what you already have—a spoon works just as well as a fancy muddler.
02 -
  • Over-muddling is the single biggest mistake—aggressive pressing crushes the mint leaves and releases chlorophyll, which tastes green and bitter instead of fresh and aromatic, so show restraint even though you feel like you should be working harder.
  • Make the muddled base ahead if you want, but never add the ice and sparkling water until just before serving, because the ice melts and dilutes everything within about five minutes, and you'll end up pouring sad, watered-down mojitos at the end.
03 -
  • Slap the mint between your hands right before you drop it in the glass to wake up its aromatic oils—this small gesture makes a noticeable difference in the final taste.
  • Use a cocktail shaker if you have one, because shaking the muddled mixture for just a few seconds before dividing it between glasses aerates everything and makes the drink taste lighter and more refined than stirring ever could.
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