Virgin Green Mojito Lime Mint (Printable)

A refreshing lime and mint drink with cucumber for a cool, crisp summer refreshment.

# Components:

→ 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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 10 minutes, which means you can make it while guests are still walking up your driveway.
  • The combination of lime, mint, and cucumber tastes like summer itself—crisp, alive, and somehow both refreshing and sophisticated.
  • Nobody will miss the alcohol because the drink is complex enough to keep you sipping thoughtfully.
02 -
  • Don't over-muddle or you'll bruise the mint and make it taste bitter—think gentle persuasion, not aggressive smashing.
  • If you make the muddled base ahead of time, keep it in the fridge without ice, and only add ice and sparkling water when you're actually pouring the drinks.
03 -
  • If your mint is slightly limp from the store, soak it in ice water for 15 minutes before using—it'll perk right back up and taste fresher.
  • The ratio of sparkling water to muddled mixture is forgiving, so taste as you go and adjust the strength to what makes you happy.
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