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Virgin Mojito with Mint and Lime
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparation
- 1
Rinse the mint, pat dry, and strip the leaves from the thicker stems. Reserve a few nice leaves for garnish.
- 2
Cut the lime into thin slices or half-moons to garnish the glasses.
- 3
Measure the lime juice and sugar syrup, and prepare the sparkling water and ice.
Mixing
- 4
Divide the mint leaves among four tall glasses, then add the lime juice and sugar syrup.
- 5
Gently bruise the mint with a wooden muddler or the end of a spoon to release the aroma, but avoid crushing it to a pulp.
TIP:When muddling mint, use a wooden muddler and press the leaves gently against the rim of the glass. A brief press releases the aromatic oils. Avoid pressing to a paste, or you risk bitterness.
- 6
Fill the glasses with ice almost to the top and top up with sparkling water to about three-quarters full.
- 7
Stir briefly and gently so the ingredients distribute evenly in the water.
Serving
- 8
Garnish each mocktail with a lime slice and the reserved mint leaves.
- 9
Serve immediately, well chilled. If needed, adjust the acidity or sweetness with an extra squeeze of lime or a dash of syrup.
More tips:
You can replace ice cubes with crushed ice. The drink will be fresher but will dilute faster, so reduce the sparkling water slightly.
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