Classic non-alcoholic mojito

6 servings

15 minutes

The queen of mojito is mint. It is better to take mint with a sweet aroma, but you can also use peppermint, with it the taste of the cocktail will be bolder. You do not need to crush the mint strongly (this is a typical mistake when mint is pureed) - it is enough for the juice and smell to appear, they will immediately be transferred to the drink. If there is no lime nearby, it can be replaced with lemon, but it is still better to use lime - it has a slight bitterness that creates a balance with sweet soda, and lemon does not have it. Another important point: if you have a powerful blender, you can turn the ice in it so that it turns into a spring porridge. But if you mix mojito not in glasses, but in large volumes, throw ice cubes into it: crushed ice melts quickly, and very soon instead of a vigorous "The cocktail in the jug will contain sweetish water.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 35.2
• Proteins: 0.1g
• Fats: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 8.7g

Ingredients

• Mineral water with gas: 1.5 l
• Lime: 1 pc
• Fresh mint: 4 sprig
• Sugar: 50 g
• Ice: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut 3-4 neat circles from the middle of the lime.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lime: 1 piece

2. Squeeze juice from the remaining lime.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lime: 1 piece

3. Gently crush the mint with the flat side of a knife to release its aroma.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh mint: 4 sprigs

4. Put the mint in the pitcher.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh mint: 4 sprigs

5. Add lime slices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lime: 1 piece

6. Add sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 50 g

7. Pour the mineral water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mineral water with gas: 1.5 l

8. Pour in lime juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lime: 1 piece

9. Stir with a special long spoon until the sugar is completely dissolved.

10. Add ice and serve immediately.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ice:  to taste