Non-Alcoholic Mojito Recipe For Sipping Over The Weekend; Key Tips Inside
A zero-proof version of the Cuban classic cocktail – the mojito’s non-alcoholic version utilises pretty much the same ingredients excluding the base spirit. Whether crafting the beverage for social gatherings or simply to sip at leisure during the weekends, its zesty, herbal profiles are an excellent foundation to pair with a variety of food options. For those who prefer to relish flavours of the cocktail without the potency of alcohol, this mojito recipe is one for the books.
Non-Alcoholic Mojito Recipe For Two
Ingredients
- 10-15 mint leaves
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar
- Soda water, for topping up
- Ice cubes
Method
- In chilled serving glasses, add the mint leaves, lemon juice and sugar.
- Using a muddler, extract the herbal oils from the leaves gently, without much force.
- Stir gently to combine until the sugar dissolves and add a handful of ice cubes to each glass.
- Top up with soda water and serve immediately.
Key Tips To Craft The Perfect Mojito Mocktail
- The use of fresh mint is essential to ensure maximum flavour integrity in a non-alcoholic mojito, since it also contributes aroma along with taste.
- If the citrus element is too acidic, balance the taste using some simple syrup instead of sugar – as it tends to dissolve easily in an assembled cocktail.
- Derive the classic mojito fizz with extra flavour with the addition of flavoured tonic water or sparkling water, instead of regular club soda.
- Be generous with ice – it helps maintain consistent temperature as well as aids in slow dilution of flavours. Using crushed ice is most ideal for an authentic textural experience.
- For a fun and flavoursome twist, experiment with ingredients like blueberries or raspberries, which add fruity vibrancy to the mocktail along with an eye-catching hue.
