Non-alcoholic mojito – 11 step-by-step recipes for home

Greetings, dear reader! Many people have heard about the Mojito cocktail. This drink has an unusual and recognizable taste, which combines citruses, sweet soda and Cuban rum. The cocktail is one of the most popular summer drinks, but the classic alcoholic version is far from suitable for everyone.

So, what if you are driving, pregnant, do not want to drink, or all together, but you want to feel the refreshing taste of Mojito? Prepare it yourself and without alcohol! Therefore, today we will analyze the non-alcoholic Mojito recipe at home.

Historical background

Mint and lime have been added to rum since the XNUMXth century. True, then the British did this in order to mask the sharp taste of low-quality alcohol and make the drink more enjoyable. In addition, these additives somewhat brightened up the negative effects of alcohol on health.

However, later in Cuba they began to make similar cocktails, not because of bad rum, but because they were tasty and popular. In 1931, in one of the bars in Havana, Mojito began to be served according to the recipe as we are used to seeing it: with lime, rum and sugar.

At the end of the XNUMXth century, this recipe became popular in the United States, and then spread throughout the world. One of the reasons for the universal love for Mojito is that it is served in almost every bar, however, making it yourself at home is also not difficult at all.

Health Benefits of Non-Alcoholic Mojito

Of course, the traditional cocktail presupposes the presence of rum – otherwise where would all the Cuban charm be? But non-alcoholic versions of Mojitos have gained just as much popularity, as they retain almost the same taste, but do not contain anything harmful (and alcohol, despite all our love for it, is still).

Mojito without alcohol even has useful properties:

• mint is a powerful antioxidant that keeps cells young and prevents the development of cancerous tumors, as well as Alzheimer’s disease;
• lime (or lemon if you use it when making your homemade mojito) is high in vitamin C;
• a cold drink on a hot day improves well-being and restores water balance in the body.

Non-alcoholic mojito recipes

It would seem that it could be easier – to remove alcohol (rum) from the original recipe, and that’s it? However, there are many recipes for non-alcoholic Mojito, and each of them has an original taste that is in no way inferior to the classics. They are quite simple, so everyone can make such cocktails at home.

With sprite and syrup

This is the most popular homemade non-alcoholic Mojito recipe. It will require sugar syrup – you can buy it or cook it yourself.

Composition:

• fresh mint – 10 g;
• lime (1 or 2 fruits – depending on how sour you want to make your drink);
• Sprite – 150 ml;
• sugar syrup – 20 ml.

Steps:

1. Pour the sugar syrup into a glass over ice.
2. Cut the citrus into slices (you can squeeze a little juice) and pour over ice.
3. Add mint.

In the end, you need to mix everything thoroughly and fill it with Sprite. You can use crushed ice instead of cubes.

With lemon and mint

Another traditional homemade recipe that is easy to prepare (using the more common lemon in Russia).

Composition:

• lemon juice – 20 ml;
• sugar syrup – 20 ml;
• soda water – 150 ml;
• mint – 10 g.

Steps:

1. Top the glass with mint to bring out the aroma.
2. Add ice. Pour sugar syrup and lemon juice on it (you can use it ready-made from the package, or squeeze it out of the citrus yourself).
3. Mix everything and pour soda on top.

This drink is similar to mint lemonade. To add more flavor to the traditional drink, you can also add lime to the lemon – then the cocktail will be more sour and rich.

With sprite and lime (sugar free)

Cocktails with Sprite are already quite sweet on their own (considering that Sprite contains sugar in its composition). Therefore, some lovers of homemade Mojito prefer not to add additional calories to it.

Composition:

• lime – 1-2 fruits;
• Sprite – 150 ml;
• mint – 10 g.

How to cook:

1. Crush the mint in a glass.
2. Pour out crushed ice.
3. Add sliced ​​lime.
4. Stir and add soda.

With raspberries

This homemade alcohol-free recipe calls for raspberry syrup. But if you do not have it, then you can do with only berries (just add more of them).

Composition:

• raspberry syrup – 50 g;
• lemon – 1 fruit;
• mint – 10 g;
• soda – 150 ml.

Steps:

1. Place mint and raspberries in a glass. Take it lightly.
2. Add ice and pour raspberry syrup on top, put sliced ​​lemon.
3. Mix everything and pour soda.

If you cook according to this recipe without raspberry syrup, take 70-80 g of berries.

with grapefruit

Homemade non-alcoholic Grapefruit Mojito has a rich citrus flavor. In addition, it is non-standard, so with this recipe you can surprise your guests.

Composition:

• grapefruit – 1 thing;
• mint leaves – 10 g;
• soda – 150 ml.

How to cook according to the recipe:

1. Crush the leaves in a glass.
2. Add crushed ice.
3. Cut the grapefruit into two parts, pour the juice from each half into a glass.
4. Top everything with soda.

You can decorate the glass with twisted grapefruit zest.

With apple juice

For this homemade non-alcoholic recipe, be sure to take apple juice without pulp. It can ruin the taste of Mojito.

Composition:

• apple juice – 75 ml;
• Sprite – 100 ml;
• lemon – 1 fruit;
• fresh mint – 5-6 leaves.

How to cook according to the recipe:

1. Put the leaves on ice and crush them slightly for flavor.
2. Add sliced ​​lemon.
3. Pour in apple juice and stir.
4. Fill everything with Sprite.

With blueberries

Homemade non-alcoholic Blueberry Mojito is sweet and sour. Thanks to the original shade that the berries give, the taste of this cocktail is very unusual.

Composition:

• mint leaves – 8 pieces;
• sugar – 2 teaspoons;
• blueberries – 5-7 berries;
• lime juice – 20 ml;
• soda – 150 ml.

How to cook according to the recipe:

1. Crush the leaves in a glass. Add ice and sugar.
2. Pour in the blueberries and pour in the lime juice.
3. Stir with ice and pour over soda.

You can make this non-alcoholic homemade Mojito recipe without sugar, but in this case, you need to add less citrus, otherwise the cocktail will turn out to be too sour.

with watermelon

An interesting homemade recipe with a truly summer flavor! If you take a whole watermelon, then you can cook several servings of Mojito for the whole family at once.

Composition:

• watermelon – 200 g;
• mint – 4 stalks;
• sugar – 1 tablespoon;
• lime – 1 fruit;
• sparkling water – 300 ml.

How to cook:

1. Cut the pulp of the watermelon into slices.
2. Grind watermelon in a blender with sugar, chopped lime and mint.
3. Pour the mixture into a glass, add ice.
4. Top everything with sparkling water.

As with many other homemade non-alcoholic Mojito recipes, the lime can be freely substituted for the lemon.

With honey and ginger

The non-standard taste of homemade non-alcoholic Mojito, which is suitable for cozy winter evenings, when you really want to remember the freshness of the summer breeze.

Composition:

• ginger root – 15 g;
• honey – 15 ml;
• mint – 6 leaves;
• lemon – ½ fruit;
• soda – 150 ml.

Steps:

1. Crush the ginger root and leaves in a glass.
2. Add honey and lemon.
3. Mix well so that the honey is evenly distributed.
4. Fill everything with soda.

With strawberry

A gentle recipe for homemade non-alcoholic Mojito with strawberries will appeal to both adults and children.

Composition:

• strawberries – 10 berries;
• fresh mint – 5 leaves;
• lime – 1 piece;
• Sprite – 150 ml.

How to cook:

1. Place the leaves in a glass over ice and shake slightly.
2. Cut the lime into several wedges and add to the glass. Do the same with strawberries.
3. Gently fill everything with Sprite.

You can use lemon instead of lime in your homemade non-alcoholic Strawberry Mojito without affecting the taste.

With water (no sprite)

This homemade non-alcoholic mojito recipe is for those who want to make a less sweet, low calorie smoothie.

Composition:

• mint – 5 leaves;
• lime – 1 fruit;
• carbonated water – 150 ml;
• lemon – ½ fruit.

Steps:

1. Put mint on ice.
2. Slice the lemon and lime and add to the glass.
3. Mix everything and pour sparkling water.

General recommendations for cooking

To make your homemade non-alcoholic Mojito look like the one served in bars, get special beautiful glasses for it. They should be high, as this cocktail loves volume. And to make the aroma of glasses with a refreshing soft drink temptingly spread throughout the room – decorate it with mint sprigs (you can rub them a little with your fingers beforehand).

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