Description
Refreshing summer sips get a delightful spin with this raspberry mojito mocktail, blending zesty lime and sweet berries into a non-alcoholic paradise. Cool mint leaves and sparkling water create a crisp, irresistible drink perfect for unwinding with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce:
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) fresh raspberries
- 8–10 fresh mint leaves
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey or simple syrup
- 1 cup (237 ml) sparkling water or soda water
Serving and Garnish:
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: lime wedges, mint sprigs, or sugar-rimmed glass
Instructions
- Crush ripe raspberries and fragrant mint leaves in a mixing vessel, releasing their essential oils and juices together with lime and sweet nectar.
- Add crisp ice cubes to a tall transparent serving glass, creating a frosty foundation for the vibrant mocktail.
- Transfer the muddled crimson and emerald mixture into the prepared glass, allowing the ingredients to mingle and create a rich, aromatic base.
- Gently cascade sparkling water over the concoction, using a delicate stirring motion to integrate the effervescent liquid without disturbing the delicate layers.
- Artfully decorate the drink’s surface with a cluster of whole raspberries, a verdant mint sprig, and a zesty lime wedge, transforming the beverage into a visual masterpiece.
- Present the refreshing mocktail immediately, inviting guests to savor the harmonious blend of tangy, sweet, and herbaceous flavors.
Notes
- Gently muddle raspberries and mint to release their full flavor without crushing them into a pulp, which can make the drink bitter.
- Use fresh, ripe raspberries for the most vibrant color and sweetest taste, avoiding overripe or mushy fruit that might affect the drink’s texture.
- Adjust honey or simple syrup to your preferred sweetness level, keeping in mind that raspberries can vary in natural sugar content.
- For a low-sugar version, replace honey with stevia or use very ripe raspberries that are naturally sweeter, reducing the need for additional sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg