Description

This lemon mojito mocktail is a refreshing non-alcoholic drink that balances sweet, tart, and herbal flavors. Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a bright and tangy twist to the classic mojito profile. Fresh mint leaves are muddled with a touch of simple syrup to create a cooling herbal base while sparkling water adds an effervescent quality. This mojito mocktail is perfect all year long and suitable for all ages!

Ingredients

Scale

1 sprig of fresh mint, about 8 leaves
1/2 – 1 tablespoon light agave syrup or simple syrup
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
ice
sparkling water or seltzer, to top
optional garnish: lemon rounds and mint leaves

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Instructions

Add the mint and agave syrup (or simple syrup) to your glass. Gently muddle the mint for about 30 seconds until highly fragrant.
Add the lemon juice to your glass, then fill it with ice and top it with the sparkling water.
Give it a gentle stir then add a garnish of mint leaves and a lemon slice if you like! Enjoy immediately.

Notes

You’ll need 1-2 lemons to yield enough juice for the recipe.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: drink