Beat the summer heat with this refreshing non-alcoholic lemon mojito mocktail. This is the ultimate summer drink with a citrusy essence and light herb notes, perfect to share with your friends. You don’t always have to feel pressure to drink with alcohol socially; follow this easy non-alcoholic alternative recipe to the class mojito drink.

What is a Mojito?

A mojito is a classic Cuban highball drink with ingredients like white rum, sugar, mint leaves, lime juice, and club soda. These ingredients create the ultimate summer drink, combining the sweetness of sugar, the cooling essence of mint, the tartness of lime juice, and the fizziness of club soda. The drink is typically enjoyed with muddled ingredients, crushed ice, topped with club soda, and garnished with lime wedges and sprigs of mint leaves. White rum is the desired base for a mojito because of its crisp and light flavor profile.

Lemon Mojito Mocktail Ingredients

Ingredients:

10-15 mint leaves: Traditional mojito recipes typically call for 10-12 mint leaves because it is the perfect balance before the mints become overpowering.
0.75 oz lemon juice: You can substitute lemon juice for lime juice for a more traditional recipe.
0.75 oz simple syrup
Club Soda
Lemon slices or sprigs of mint leaves to garnish

In this mojito recipe, I will be making a lemon variation because I enjoy the sweeter and more floral flavors on hot summer days. You can substitute lime juice for lemon juice if you prefer.

Lemon Mojito Mocktail Instructions

Muddle mint leaves in a glass.

Add lemon juice and simple syrup.

Fill the glass with ice. Top with club soda.

Stir gently.

stirring lemon mojito mocktail — Screenshot

Garnish with a lemon slice and mint leaves.

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