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Close-up of virgin mojito with mint, lime slice, and ice cubes in a glass. Fizzy bubbles and fresh herbs on a white marble kitchen counter.

Virgin Mojito

Cool down with this refreshing homemade virgin mojito made with mint, lime, and sparkling water. A fizzy, no-alcohol drink perfect for all ages.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Drinks, Mocktail, Summer Recipe
Cuisine: American, Cuban-Inspired
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 Mint leaves Fresh only, not dried
  • 2 Lime wedges For muddling
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1–2 teaspoon Sugar or syrup Use simple syrup or raw sugar
  • 1 cup Crushed ice Fill glass nearly to the top
  • 1 cup Sparkling water Or club soda
  • 1 slice Lime wheel For garnish
  • 1 sprig Mint For garnish
  • 1 pinch Sea salt Optional, enhances hydration

Equipment

  • 1 Muddler or spoon For gently muddling mint and lime
  • 1 Tall glass Highball or Collins style preferred
  • 1 Bar spoon or straw For stirring the drink
  • 1 Paper towel For drying mint
  • 1 Small knife To cut limes and garnish
  • 1 Citrus squeezer Optional, for juicing lime easily

Method
 

  1. Gently wash and pat dry fresh mint leaves. Remove thick stems and count 8–10 leaves per drink.
    Child gently drying and counting fresh mint leaves for virgin mojito. Natural light on white kitchen counter.
  2. Add mint, lime wedges, and sugar/syrup to a tall glass. Muddle gently with a wooden spoon.
  3. Fill glass with crushed ice, pour in lime juice, and top slowly with sparkling water.
    Pouring lime juice into a glass of crushed ice with mint for mojito. Simple homemade drink on kitchen counter.
  4. Add mint sprig and lime wheel. Insert a straw and serve immediately while fizzy.
    Refreshing virgin mojito with mint, lime wedges, and crushed ice in a tall glass. Fizzy mocktail on white kitchen counter with homemade look.

Notes

We test everything in our cozy kitchen (with Sprout as the taste-tester!), but nutrition info is just a ballpark figure. For exact numbers; especially if someone’s counting, try using your own ingredients in a nutrition calculator you trust.