Virgin mojito

Mojito is basically a alchohol based drink that has mint leaves, lemon juice (citrus flavors) and sugar. A mojito that does not have alchohol in it is a ‘virgin mojito’ and is categorized as a mocktail.

Preparation of virgin mojito involves adding lime juice, sugar syrup and mint leaves in a serving glass. With the helps of a muddler or spoon this mixture is gently crushed to lightly bruise the mint leaves so that the essential oils are released. Chilled aerated drink like spirte is slowly poured into the glass and stirred to mix. This mocktail drink can be garnished with a lemon slice and few mint leaves. Add some ice cubes and you are ready to beat the heat with a glass of refreshing virgin mojito.

This chilled carbonated beverage is perfect to serve a crowd during the hot summer months since it is incredibly easy to make. And let me tell you that mocktail recipes like home made virgin mojito will beat the ones served at cafes and restaurants.

Virgin Mojito – Mocktail Recipes
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 1 min
Serves: 2

Ingredients
1.)Sprite - 300 ml
2.)Lemon juice - 4-5 tbsps
3.)Mint leaves - 1/4 cup.
4.)Sugar syrup - 3 tbsp
5.)Ice cubes - 9-10

Method:
1.)Prepare sugar syrup by heating 1 1/2 tbsps of sugar in 1/4 cup water on low to medium flame. Let the sugar dissolve completely. Allow to simmer for a little less than half a mt. Turn off flame and bring the sugar syrup to room temperature.
2.)Take a serving glass, add 7-8 fresh mint leaves, a tbsp of sugar syrup and a little more than a tbsp of lemon juice. Use a muddler or a spoon to gently crush or bruise the mint leaves.
3.)Slowly pour the chilled sprite into the glass till it almost reaches the brim and stir to mix.
4.)Garnish with a slice of lemon, a small sprig of mint leaves and add 2 to 3 ice cubes in each glass. Serve .