MOJITO MOCKTAIL RECIPE (VEGAN, REFINED SUGAR FREE)
This refreshing Mojito Mocktail recipe is vegan, refined sugar-free, and perfect for a warm weather or year-round healthy party drink. Made with fresh mint, lime juice, and sparkling water, it's a simple anddelicious way to cool down without alcohol or refined sugar.
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- 1 Citrus juicer (for lime juice)
- 1 Tall glass (12 oz)
- 1 Long-handled spoon for stirring
Ingredients
- 12-15 fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1-1.5 tsp maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 3/4 cup sparkling water
- 3/4 cup coconut water (optional for added flavor or replace with more sparkling water)
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Tap the Mint: Take the fresh mint leaves and gently tap or slap them between your palms. This will release the essential oils without bruising or tearing the leaves.
- Add the Mint to the Glass: Place the tapped mint leaves in the bottom of a 12-oz glass.
- Add Lime Juice, liquids, sweetener, and ice: Pour lime juice over the mint leaves, sparkling water and coconut water (if using), maple syrup, ice, and stir.
- Garnish: To garnish the glass, add a fewslices of lime and a sprig of mint.
- Serve: Enjoy your refreshing alcohol and refined sugar-free mojito!
Notes
- You can add a splash of unsweetened pineapple juice or use flavored sparkling water for extra flavor.
- If you like a more tangy flavor, adjust the lime juice to your liking.
- You can omit the coconut water if you prefer a more traditional mojito taste.