In the summer, mojito Mocktail can be a great way to cool off, especially when it’s really hot outside. The Virgin Mojito is a mocktail version with fresh basil leaves (swap mint leaves for fresh basil), which makes it extra refreshing and cooling. Mojito Mocktails couldn’t be any easier than this. Just a few ingredients muddled together. You must try this Lemon Mojito as soon as possible!
About Virgin Mojito Recipe
It is made with fresh mint leaves, lemon or lime juice, sugar, white rum, and club soda in the original mojito recipe. Rather than adding mint, I substituted a touch of basil for the rum in the rum-free version and virgin mojito recipe. It turned out great, and the mojito drink was amazing.
Lemon’s tangy citrus citrus notes are perfectly complemented by basil’s peppery pungent flavor. The combination of lemon and basil in this Mojito Mocktail recipe is safe to say that it is a winning one. Summer is a time for rejuvenation, indeed.
The summer months are a good time to consume a lot of water and fruit juice. By doing this, you will ensure that your body remains hydrated. Besides taking care of your skin and hair, it maintains your overall health as well.
If you want to stay healthy, make sure you make your own fresh juice at home rather than drinking processed ones that are loaded with artificial flavors and sugars. As long as you are clean drinking as well, that’s always a good thing.
It is possible to prepare this Lemon Mojito Mocktail without soda by adding water instead. You can also prepare many batches of it at once and refrigerate them for later use. This non-alcoholic beverage serves as a cool party drink.
How to make Mojito Mocktail
1. In a mortar-pestle or in a pitcher/cocktail shaker, take ⅛ cup basil leaves (about 18 to 20 small basil leaves), 2 slices of lemon or lime, 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar and a pinch of salt. 2 tablespoons sugar will make this drink sweet. If you want a predominant tangy taste, then add 1 tablespoon sugar. To make the drink diabetic-friendly, add a sugar substitute like stevia. You can also use honey instead of sugar.
2. Muddle (lightly mash or crush) all the ingredients with a pestle or muddler. Do remove the lemon or lime seeds, if any.
3. Spoon the muddled ingredients in two glasses with all the juices and extract left in the mortar.
4. In each glass, add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice.
5. Add some crushed ice or ice cubes.
6. Pour soda, sparkling water or chilled water. You can also add half-half of soda and chilled water. Stir well with a stirrer or spoon.
7. Serve Basil Lemon Mojito immediately.
FAQ’s
1. I love the flavor of fresh mint in mojitos. Can I use it in this?
Yes, you can use fresh mint this recipe too.
2. There was a bitter taste to my mojito. Is there a reason for this?
This might be due to excessive tearing or crushing of the basil leaves or mint leaves. It is a good idea to avoid using the leaves with the stems in the mojito since they can make the drink taste bitter.
3.Is water okay to use in this mojito?
There is no reason why this mojito can’t be made with water as well.
4. When it comes to making a mojito diabetic-friendly, what is the alternative to sugar?
The use of sugar substitutes like stevia may be an option for you.
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