Refreshing Mojito Mocktail

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We made a super easy mojito mocktail that’s the perfect refreshing, non-alcoholic drink for these warm summer days. It takes just 4 everyday ingredients and 3 to 5 minutes to make this delicious drink that you’ll be sipping on all day long.

We’ve been all about making fun, refreshing mocktails lately inspired by some of our favorite cocktails. Like our pineapple coconut water mocktail (from our pineapple coconut margarita) and our pomegranate mocktail (based on a pomegranate mule). 

So now that we’re getting into summer, Nicole really wanted to make a mojito mocktail – or nojito as some like to call it, although Nicole hates the name – for a non-alcoholic version of one of her favorite classic cocktails.

Why This Recipe Works

Mocktails can be hard to make because they often feel like juice or flavored seltzer. But this mojito mocktail works because we can add in complex, grassy flavors by muddling the lime to replace those same notes that mojitos normally get from rum. The trick to making a good mocktail is getting those deeper, more complex flavors that elevate a drink to something truly crafted.

Key Ingredients

• Limes – The key to a great mojito is freshly muddled lime. The skin and pith of a lime release their oils when muddled, which gives this drink much more zesty lime flavor than if you were to only use lime juice (trust us, we tried it with just juice and there wasn’t nearly enough lime flavor). Plus, the muddled lime wedges look beautiful in the glass, and the magic of mocktails lies partially in the presentation!
• Fresh mint leaves – You simply can’t have a mojito without fresh mint! Make sure you have enough to muddle into the cocktail and use as a garnish. Mojitos are classically served with a mint sprig so that you smell the aroma of mint as you take a sip, adding to the overall taste and experience.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How To Make A Non-Alchoholic Mojito Mocktail

Step 1: Add fresh mint leaves, then lime wedges, and simple syrup to a tall glass and muddle until the limes are fully juiced.

Step 2: Fill the glass with ice.

Step 3: Top with club soda and gently stir to combine.

Step 4: Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint and serve with a straw.

Serving Suggestions

While we’re enjoying this non-alcoholic mojito all year long, and for any occasion, here are some of our favorite reasons to mix these up:

• When we’re looking for a refreshing afternoon drink – On a warm day on the patio or by the pool, we always crave light, refreshing, and easy to drink mocktails or cocktails. And this hits the spot, especially when accompanied by some baked bruschetta dip. 
• As a non-alcoholic drink with appetizers or dinner – We always like to have non-alcoholic options for ourselves or guests. And the virgin mojitos pair perfectly with light recipes like our elote pasta salad or our sun-dried tomato pesto pasta.
• Or when we already have mint on hand – Like when we make our chicken pineapple curry with coconut milk or leftover butter chicken sandwich with homemade raita.