Lemon Mint Mojito Recipe
Fresh mint, zesty lemon, soda water, and a hint of sweetness are the ingredients of a delicious cocktail called a Lemon Mint Mojito. This refreshing take on the traditional mojito is ideal for a summertime day.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
min
Serving
1
Difficulty
Easy
A delicious and lively cocktail that's perfect for warm weather is the Lemon Mint Mojito. A dash of soda water balances the tart lemon juice, a glass of the chopped fresh mint leaves. In order to enhance its crisp and zesty flavor, the drink is usually sweetened with sugar or simple syrup. It has a refreshing, cool flavor and a visually appealing appearance when topped with a lemon slice and a mint leaf.
Ingredients
- 10-12 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1-2 teaspoons sugar or simple syrup (to taste)
- Soda water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slice and mint sprig (for garnish)
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 25-40 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 6-10 grams (mainly from sugar/simple syrup)
- Sugar: 6-10 grams (depends on how much sugar/simple syrup you use)
- Sodium: 0-5 mg (from soda water)
- Vitamin C: Around 20% of the daily recommended value (from lemon juice)
- Calcium: Trace amounts (from lemon and mint)
Directions
- First, put sugar or simple syrup in a glass with fresh mint leaves to make a Lemon Mint Mojito.
- To release the flavor and aroma of the mint, gently crush it.
- After adding freshly squeezed lemon juice, add ice cubes to the glass.
- After adding soda water, thoroughly mix the mixture.
- For a cool touch, garnish with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint.
- Enjoy this refreshing, zesty mocktail right away!
