Virgin Green Mojito Lime (Printable Version)

Crisp lime, mint, and cucumber combine in a refreshing, alcohol-free green mojito for easy summer sipping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Ingredients

01 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
02 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
03 - 10 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

→ Sweetener

04 - 2 tablespoons agave syrup or simple syrup

→ Liquid

05 - 1 cup sparkling water or club soda

→ Ice

06 - 1 cup ice cubes

# How to Make It:

01 - Place cucumber slices, lime wedges, and mint leaves in a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker.
02 - Add agave syrup and muddle gently with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release the juices and oils.
03 - Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes.
04 - Divide the muddled mixture evenly between the two glasses.
05 - Top each glass with sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
06 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a lime slice. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in less time than it takes to chill a glass, making it perfect for unexpected guests or a sudden craving.
  • The cucumber twist transforms it from a standard mojito into something that feels more sophisticated and garden-fresh.
  • You can actually taste the mint and lime instead of them playing second fiddle to anything else.
02 -
  • Don't over-muddle—I learned this the hard way when I smashed the mint into submission and it turned bitter, overpowering everything else on the palate.
  • The order matters: syrup goes in before muddling because it helps extract the flavors more efficiently than water or sparkling liquid would.
03 -
  • Buy or make the clearest ice cubes you can find—they melt slower and keep your drink crisp longer than cloudy ice.
  • Muddle in a cocktail shaker instead of a glass if you're making multiple drinks, then divide the mixture between glasses; it's faster and more controlled.
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