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Virgin mojito
All the mint and lime of a mojito, made by the pitcher. Muddling the mint with the syrup pulls out the most flavor.
- 15 min active
- Serves 8
- Classic mocktails
Instructions
- Muddle. In a large pitcher, press the mint leaves into the simple syrup with a muddler or wooden spoon until fragrant.
- Add lime. Stir in the lime juice and lime wedges.
- Top with soda. Add ice to the pitcher, pour in the club soda, and stir gently once.
- Serve. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with a mint sprig.
Hosting tip: Slap each mint sprig between your palms before garnishing. It releases the aroma right under each guest's nose.
Make it ahead
Muddle the mint, syrup, and lime up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate. Add soda and ice only at serving time.
Variations
Add 1 cup muddled strawberries or raspberries for a berry mojito, or swap half the soda for coconut water.
Great for
Serve it at Dry January parties and game day. Planning the whole drink table? See how to set up a mocktail bar, and use the party calculator to figure out how much to make.
What you'll need
- Cocktail shaker setFor shaken drinks and frothy tops
- MuddlerPresses herbs and fruit
- Highball glasses, set of 8The all-purpose mocktail glass
- Citrus juicerFresh juice makes the biggest difference
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Questions
Can I batch this ahead?
Yes. Mix everything except soda or ice ahead of time and refrigerate. Add the fizzy parts right before serving.
Can I make it for more people?
Yes. Use the servings button next to the ingredients. Every amount updates automatically, from 1 glass up to 200.
