Virgin Green Mojito Lime (Printable)

A crisp, alcohol-free mojito with lime, mint, and cucumber for a cool summer refreshment.

# 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 from the herbs and fruit.
03 - Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes.
04 - Divide the muddled mixture evenly between the two ice-filled glasses.
05 - Top each glass with sparkling water and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
06 - Garnish each serving with extra mint leaves and a lime slice. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It actually tastes green and alive, not like watered-down juice pretending to be a cocktail.
  • Takes ten minutes from bare counter to condensation on glass, perfect when guests arrive unexpectedly.
  • The cucumber adds a cooling depth that makes regular mojitos feel one-dimensional by comparison.
02 -
  • Muddling isn't mashing—the second you start bruising the mint into dark, limp submission, you've traded fresh brightness for bitter regret.
  • The lime wedges release way more juice if you cut them with the skin still on and give them a small squeeze before they hit the glass, which I learned after making twelve weak mojitos at a dinner party.
03 -
  • Make a batch of simple syrup the night before and chill it—ice-cold syrup means your drink stays cold longer and tastes crisper from the first sip.
  • Prep your cucumber and lime in advance and keep them in the fridge; they'll release their juices more readily when they're already cold, which is a game-changer for quick entertaining.
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