• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Mitten Girl
  • Cocktails
  • Mocktails
  • Recipes
  • Book/Classes
  • Work with Me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Cocktails
  • Mocktails
  • Recipes
  • Book/Classes
  • Work with Me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Cocktails
    • Mocktails
    • Recipes
    • Book/Classes
    • Work with Me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Mocktails & Non-Alcoholic Drinks

    Non-Alcoholic Mojito Mocktail is the Perfect Summer Drink

    Published: Jul 5, 2022 · Updated: Aug 17, 2023 by Katy McAvoy

    I love when you share my recipes!

    • 40
    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe·★★★★★5 from 1 review

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.

    The perfect drink for a hot day! This non-alcoholic mojito mocktail recipe is a delicious option for a summer gathering or special event like a baby shower or wedding shower. 

    Lime and Mint Mojito Mocktails
    Jump to:
    • Ingredients 
    • How to Make a Mojito Mocktail
    • Recipe Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions 
    • Looking for more delicious Mocktail Recipes?
    • What to serve with Non-Alcoholic Mojito Mocktails
    • More Non-Alcoholic Drink Recipes You’ll Love 
    • Print the Recipe Card
    • Virgin Non-Alcoholic Mojito Mocktail Recipe

    This refreshing virgin mojito recipe is one of the easy recipes I’m sipping this summer. With a quick, homemade sugar syrup, fresh ingredients, and lots of fizz, virgin mojito mocktails are perfect for enjoying in hot weather without worrying about the dizzying effects of alcohol. 

    Ernest Hemingway popularized the classic mojito cocktail and probably never dreamed of making it without white rum.

    This mojito mocktail recipe is full of many of the same refreshing ingredients as a classic mojito cocktail, getting its flavor from fresh ingredients. We're skipping the ginger ale and lemon-lime sodas that are found in many virgin cocktails. 

    This mint mojito mocktail is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. This is a particularly fun non-alcoholic beverage for the teenagers in your life who have outgrown the super sweet mocktails that are usually made for kids.

    Instead, with this delicious mocktail recipe we're creating a refreshing drink that's a little more elevated.

    Ingredients 

    Ingredients for mojito mocktails - club soda, simple syrup, mint, lime.
    • Fresh lime juice - Use only fresh squeezed lime juice for this recipe. It makes a big difference! You'll need about 1 lime per drink.
    • Fresh mint - Fresh mint is necessary for this mocktail.
    • Simple syrup - Homemade simple syrup is easy to make and lasts in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, so you can make it well ahead of mocktail time.
    • Club soda or soda water - Use club soda or sparkling water in this one. Change it up by trying a flavored sparkling water like lime, strawberry or blackberry.

    How to Make a Mojito Mocktail

    Add mint and lime juice to a highball glass. Gently muddle to release the oil in the mint leaves.

    Note the use of the word gently. You’re not trying to tear up the mint leaves with your muddler, just bruise them a bit.

    Muddling lime juice and mint leaves in a glass.

    Add simple syrup. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Top with club soda to fill the glass and stir. 

    Club soda being poured into a glass.

    Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, and lime wedges or a lime slice. 

    Recipe Tips

    • Fresh ingredients are a MUST! There’s no substitute for fresh limes and fresh mint leaves in this recipe. None. Do not add lime flavor with bottled lime juice. Do not use Rose’s sweetened lime juice. Only use real limes and fresh mint. 
    • Add more fresh fruit flavor to your drink. Want to make a strawberry mojito mocktail? Add fresh strawberries! Or a mango mojito mocktail? Add fresh, ripe mango! Grab your favorite fresh fruit and add it to your glass first. Muddle to break up the fruit and release its juices, then make the drink as instructed. 
    Mojito Mocktail

    Frequently Asked Questions 

    Where do I buy simple syrup? 

    You make it! Combine ½ cup white sugar with ½ cup hot water. Stir until it’s dissolved and place it in the refrigerator. Chill completely before using. Makes 6 oz. Get detailed instructions over on my simple syrup recipe page.

    Can I use flavored sparkling water in this drink? 

    Absolutely! Lime, strawberry, or blackberry flavored sparkling water would be delicious in this mojito mocktail in place of club soda. 

    How do I make this an alcoholic cocktail?

    The only alcohol in a classic mojito cocktail is white rum, so it’s easy to make both traditional mojitos with liquor and mojitos without booze. >Get the recipe for the alcoholic version.

    Are virgin drinks non-alcoholic? 

    Yes! Drinks without alcohol can be labeled in a variety of ways. The most common are “virgin,” “zero proof,” “non-alcoholic,” and “mocktail.” 

    Do mocktails have alcohol? 

    Nope! Mocktails are “mock-cocktails” and contain fresh herbs, fruit, syrups, and soda water, but zero alcohol. Check out these Mocktail Recipes

    Looking for more delicious Mocktail Recipes?

    Alcohol-free cocktails - aka mocktails - are one of my favorite things to make on hot summer days because I want something delicious and refreshing, but without effects of alcohol.

    This creamy piña colada mocktail one of my most popular recipes! And this strawberry mojito mocktail recipe is the perfect fruity twist on this classic summer drink.

    Piña Colada Mocktail
    Piña Colada Mocktail
    Glasses of strawberry mojito mocktails.
    Strawberry Mojito Mocktails

    What to serve with Non-Alcoholic Mojito Mocktails

    A fresh and fruit drink needs a savory snack! These BBQ meatballs come together in minutes over the stove. Make them while you're baking up a batch of my parmesan sweet potato chips and you'll have the perfect happy hour snacks to serve with these mojito mocktails.

    BBQ Meatballs in a bowl, garnished with parsley.
    Easy Stovetop BBQ Meatballs
    Savory Parmesan Sweet Potato Chips
    Parmesan Sweet Potato Chips

    More Non-Alcoholic Drink Recipes You’ll Love 

    • Non Alcoholic Blueberry Grapefruit Mocktail
    • Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail (Non-Alcoholic)
    • Easy and Delicious Mocktail Recipes for Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
    • Sparkling Non Alcoholic Peach Sangria
    • Homemade Ginger Peach Iced Tea Recipe (Sweetened)

    Print the Recipe Card

    Print

    Virgin Non-Alcoholic Mojito Mocktail Recipe

    Non Alcoholic Mojito Mocktails
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    ★★★★★

    5 from 1 review

    The perfect drink for a hot day! This non-alcoholic mojito mocktail recipe is a delicious take on a classic cuban cocktail, perfect for a summer gathering or special event.

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Cook Time: 5 min
    • Total Time: 5 min
    • Yield: 1 mocktail 1x
    • Category: Mocktails
    • Method: Stir
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 1 oz fresh lime juice
    • 4 fresh mint leaves
    • 2 oz simple syrup
    • 4-5 oz club soda or soda water
    • Mint sprigs (for garnish)
    • Lime wedge or lime slices (for garnish)

    Instructions

    Add mint and lime juice to a highball glass. Gently muddle to release the oil in the mint leaves.

    Add simple syrup. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Top with club soda to fill the glass and stir.

    Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, and lime wedges or a lime slice.

    Equipment

    Image of Highball Glass

    Highball Glass

    Buy Now →
    Image of Jigger

    Jigger

    Buy Now →
    Image of Muddler

    Muddler

    Buy Now →

    Notes

    Be sure to muddle gently. You’re not trying to tear up the mint leaves with your muddler, just bruise them a bit.

    Don't have a muddler? Use a wooden spoon.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 mocktail
    • Calories: 108
    • Sugar: 28.5 g
    • Sodium: 24.6 mg
    • Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 30.4 g
    • Fiber: 0.2 g
    • Protein: 0.1 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: mojito mocktail, mint drinks, mint mocktail, non alcoholic drink, summer drinks without alcohol, no booze cocktail, zero proof

    Did you make this recipe?

    Share a photo and tag me @katymcavoy on Instagram! I can’t wait to see what you made!

    Mocktails & Non-Alcoholic Drinks

    • Glasses of strawberry mojito mocktails.
      Refreshing Strawberry Mojito Mocktail Recipe
    • A glass of mocktail with lime and mint.
      12 Delicious Summer Mocktails for the Whole Family
    • A glass of ginger peach iced tea.
      Homemade Ginger Peach Iced Tea (Sweetened)
    • Glasses of berry hibiscus iced tea.
      Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe (Caffeine-Free)

    I love when you share my recipes!

    • 40

    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make cocktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe rating ★ 5 Stars ☆ ★ 4 Stars ☆ ★ 3 Stars ☆ ★ 2 Stars ☆ ★ 1 Star ☆

    1. John

      August 24, 2023 at 8:26 am

      Tasty

      ★★★★★

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Katy McAvoy

    Hi! I’m Katy (she/her). I’m an author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, Michigander, and lover of all things food and drink. I never turn down a good happy hour and believe that a couple hours of meal prep pays off for days. Follow me on Instagram to check out what I’m working on next!

    More about me →

    Search

    Buy Homemade Happy Hour, a Cocktail Book

    Weekly Newsletter

    Join my email list and get my 5 CLASSIC COCKTAILS EBOOK sent to you immediately!

    Sign Up Now

    Subscribers receive delicious recipes in their inbox each week.

    Halloween Recipes

    • Bloody Ghost Halloween Vodka Cocktail.
      Bloody Ghost Halloween Vodka Cocktail
    • Two glasses filled with Halloween mocktails for kids.
      Quick and Easy Halloween Mocktail (Non Alcoholic) 
    • A tray of candy corn shortbread cookies.
      Slice and Bake Candy Corn Halloween Cookie Recipe
    • Blackberry bourbon cocktail.
      Blackberry Bourbon Cocktail for Halloween

    Most Searched Recipes

    • Pumpkin Spice Syrup
      Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup for Coffee and Lattes 
    • Caramel Apple Cocktail
      Caramel Apple Vodka Cocktail with Apple Cider
    • Lavender Lemon Drop Martini
      Easy Lavender Lemon Drop Martini with Vodka
    • BBQ Meatballs in a bowl, garnished with parsley.
      Easy 15 Minute Stove Top BBQ Meatballs
    • Tomato Rice and Beans
      Easy Tomato Rice and Beans on the Stove Top
    • Non Alcoholic Piña Colada Mocktails
      Piña Colada Mocktail Recipe (Without a Blender)
    • Cranberry Mocktail
      Easy Mocktail Recipes for Non-Alcoholic Drinks
    • Homemade Peach Syrup in a bottle.
      Easy Homemade Peach Syrup for Cocktails and Mocktails
    • Glass filled with mocktail drink and garnished with a cherry and orange slice.
      Easy and Delicious Mocktail for Kids (Without Sugary Soda)
    • A Pineapple Mai Tai in a pineapple shaped glass.
      The Best Pineapple Mai Tai Rum Cocktail

    Footer

    Website

    Privacy Policy

    Disclaimer

    Terms & Conditions

    Newsletter

    Sign Up! for weekly emails

    Contact

    Work with Me

    Contact Me

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 Mitten Girl LLC

    141 shares
    • 40