Refreshing Virgin Strawberry Mojito
A quick and easy non-alcoholic mojito featuring fresh strawberries, mint, lime, and sparkling water for a vibrant and refreshing summer drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves, gently bruised
- 1 large lime, juiced, plus wedges for garnish
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup (8 fl oz) sparkling water, chilled
- Ice cubes, plenty to fill the glass
- Optional: extra mint sprigs for garnish
- Optional: strawberry slices for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them roughly. Rinse fresh mint leaves gently. Juice the lime and set aside wedges for garnish.
- In a glass, add the sliced strawberries and mint leaves. Using a muddler or wooden spoon, press down gently about 8-10 times to release juices and aroma without turning into a puree.
- Pour in the freshly squeezed lime juice and simple syrup. Stir well to mix and dissolve the syrup fully. Taste and adjust sweetness or lime if needed.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- Gently pour chilled sparkling water over the ice, filling the glass. Stir lightly to combine without flattening the bubbles.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a wedge of lime on the rim. Optionally, add a strawberry slice in the glass. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not over-muddle the mint to avoid bitterness. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste. Keep sparkling water chilled and pour gently to maintain bubbles. Prepare the strawberry-mint base up to 2 hours ahead and add ice and sparkling water just before serving. Frozen strawberries should be thawed slightly before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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