Easy Virgin Mojitos
Servings: 2 Servings
Ingredients
To Make the Simple Syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
To Make the Virgin Mojito
- 16 large mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 4 ounces simple syrup or adjust to taste
- 4 ounces club soda
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 cups ice or more as needed
Instructions
Make the Simple Syrup
- Add the sugar and water to a small saucepan over low-medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat.½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup water
- Let the syrup cool completely before making the mojito.
Make the Mojito
- Add the mint leaves and granulated sugar to a cocktail shaker. Gently muddle the mint to bruise the leaves.16 large mint leaves, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Add the simple syrup, lime juice, and ice. Gently shake to combine.4 ounces simple syrup, 4 ounces club soda, 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 cups ice
- Pour into a glass over ice without straining. Top off with club soda, and garnish with lime wedges and fresh mint. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Let the simple syrup cool completely before using it, or it will melt the ice and water down your drink.
- For a less sweet mojito, start with half the simple syrup and add more to taste.
- If the simple syrup isn't ready in advance, add a little extra prep time to allow it to cool.
- Leftover simple syrup keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Virgin Mojitos
Serving Size
1 drink
Amount per Serving
Calories
181
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.02
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.04
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Sodium
54
mg
2
%
Potassium
116
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
49
g
16
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
46
g
51
%
Protein
0.4
g
1
%
Vitamin A
354
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
37
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
