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This Virgin Strawberry Mojito drink was an absolute hit at my husband’s birthday party at home, which included both family and friends.

A few weeks ago, I was wondering really hard about which type of drink to make so that anyone can drink it, be it both adults who do and don’t drink alcohol as well as kids.

Well, the virgin strawberry mojito was definitely one of the best party drinks ever, which is so easy to make at home at a fraction of the cost of buying this drink outside!

This non alcoholic strawberry mojito is packed with fresh strawberries, fresh mint leaves and fresh lime. You can now create a simple yet fancy mocktail drink in your kitchen for your loved ones.

Why Virgin Strawberry Mojito Mocktail Recipe?

The mojito is a cocktail originating from Cuba that is made from white rum, lime, mint, sugar and soda.

Mocktail is a non alcoholic version of a cocktail.

Virgin strawberry mojito is a creative twist to the traditional mojito cocktail recipe.

The benefits of virgin strawberry mojito recipe :

Tasty, refreshing and thirst quenching – Using fresh herbs and strawberries, this drink is tangy and sweet, perfect for any occasion. The best part, you can customize the sweetness or tanginess simply by adjusting the proportion of the ingredients to suit your taste buds.

Easy to make, presentable and looks pretty – The strawberry virgin mojito drink may appear like a lot of effort is required but it is actually simple to put together, therefore budget friendly as well.

Easy to scale – Be it for one person or for the whole party, this virgin strawberry mojito recipe can be easily scaled using the same ingredients.

Anyone can drink – Both adults and kids can enjoy this drink since it is alcohol-free. Win-win for everyone!

Healthy – This drink is packed with nutrients and goodness.

Strawberries are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and fiber whilst being a good source of potassium.

Limes contain lots of nutrients and are loaded with vitamin C, which helps to boost immunity, lower the chances of kidney stones and heart-related diseases.

Mint leaves are also rich in antioxidants and contain a high level of vitamin A that promotes healthy vision. The best part, a small quantity of mint added to your diet is sufficient to reap the health benefits.

How To Make A Virgin Strawberry Mojito?

Preparing The Ingredients

The ingredients below are used to make this refreshing non alcoholic strawberry mojito.

1. Strawberries – do ensure to destem the strawberries

2. Blueberries (optional)

3. Mint leaves – use fresh mint leaves instead of dried ones for a more refreshing taste

4. Lime – if possible, use fresh lime and squeeze the juice out. The pulp from the lime makes the difference and gives a fresh tangy taste to the drink. However, if you are stretched for time, store-bought lime juice (ready-made in a bottle) is fine too.

5. Sprite or 7 up – Keep it in the fridge before using it for a more chilled drink.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. First, destem the strawberries. Once destemmed, wash the strawberries and start cutting them. If the strawberries are small, cut them into half, otherwise cut the bigger ones into quarters.

2. Put the cut strawberries and blueberries (optional) at the bottom of the glass (or a pitcher/jug).

3. Add in the fresh mint leaves.

4. Next, is the muddling process. Use the muddler (or the back of a spoon if you don’t have a muddler) and gently start crushing the berries and mint leaves by pressing and twisting. The muddling process helps to release the flavor of the strawberries and mint.

5. Add Lime juice thereafter.

6. If you are preparing the virgin strawberry mojito drink in a glass, add the chilled Sprite followed by crushed ice when serving.

7. Garnish with extra mint leaves and strawberries or even a fresh slice of lime. Make the drink look fresh and very appetizing.

8. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you would like to make the virgin strawberry mojito drink in a bigger batch, use the pitcher/jug instead of a glass.

Add the ice in the glass instead of the pitcher when serving to avoid diluting the entire drink. Then, pour the mixture prepared in the pitcher into the glass.

Tips And Tricks For Virgin Strawberry Mojito Recipe

Be gentle during the muddling process to avoid leaves tearing and ending up in small pieces when you drink it. The shredded piece would not leave a good taste in the mouth.

If you don’t own a muddler, fret not! You can also use the back of a wooden spoon.

For serving, you may use any normal glass but if you want to spice it up, pour the drink into a highball glass for the extra “class”.

To prepare early, you can make the muddled ingredient (strawberry, mint and lime) and store it in an airtight container about 2-3 days earlier in the fridge before your party. Refrain from adding Sprite as that would make the drink less fizzy as the days go by.

For longer-lasting mixtures, you may also freeze it as the mixture can last for about 2 months. Just remember to thaw the mixture, followed by the sprite and garnishing of fresh mint leaves and sliced limes.

Lime juice slows down the oxidation process therefore mixing lime juice with mint together when muddling helps to slow down the mint leaves from turning brown.

To serve a chilled virgin mojito strawberry, keep the Sprite or any fizzy drink being used for this mocktail in the fridge.

Add Sprite when you are ready to drink/ ready to serve to avoid losing the fizz and bubbles.

Use fresh blocks of ice to avoid your drink from being diluted too easily.

Do thaw the frozen strawberries (if any) by running them through water.

Substitutes For The Virgin Strawberry Mojito Recipe

Ran out of Sprite? Opt for other substitutes such as club soda, diet lemonade, Seltzer or Italian sparkling water. These are options that are less sweeter therefore you may also want to add a little bit of sugar syrup or maple syrup otherwise you can skip this step.

No more fresh limes? Just buy the ready-made lime juice from the store.

Replace fresh mint leaves with fresh basil leaves.

The ingredients influence the tangy and sweet mocktail taste. If you want a more subtle taste, you may want to adjust the lime and strawberry quantity

If you can’t get hold of fresh strawberries, the frozen ones work well too.

Variations To The Virgin Strawberry Mojito Recipe

Variety of fruits – Instead of using strawberries, you can also use fresh or frozen blueberries or raspberries for this mojito drink. Alternatively, you may also use them all together in the drink. It is up to your liking.

More refreshing – Cucumbers are amazing for our health. Add the cucumber to the mixture and muddle it together. The best part, cucumbers go well with lime and mint.

Check out the Asam Boi drink recipe

FAQs on Virgin Strawberry Mojito

What does virgin strawberry mojito contain?

Virgin Strawberry Mojito contains strawberries, lime, mint leaves and Sprite/soda

What is the difference between a mojito and a virgin mojito?

The difference between a mojito and a virgin mojito is that mojito contains alcohol whereas a virgin mojito is alcohol-free, and suitable for anyone.

How long can the muddled mixture last in the fridge?

The muddled mixture can last in the fridge for a few days, before an upcoming event or party if it is stored in an air-tight container for about 2-3 days in the fridge.

Otherwise, for long-term storage, store the muddled mixture in an air-tight container as well but keep it in the freezer, up to 2 months.

Is Virgin Strawberry Mojito Healthy?

Yes because we use fresh herbs, lime and fruits to make this drink, therefore there is nothing artificial. Moreover, for those who prefer less sugar, you may opt for soda that has a much lower sugar content as compared to Sprite.

How to store the mixture in the freezer if only small quantities are needed each time?

This is one of the best tips! Pour the mixture into an ice cube tray and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Take out one ice cube per person and pour sprite or club soda over it in the glass.

In this manner, you are only using what you need at a particular time.

How does a non alcoholic strawberry mojito taste like?

Tangy, refreshing and sweet with the combined flavors of strawberries, lime and mint.

Is Virgin Strawberry Mojito Calories High?

Virgin Strawberry Mojito calories are considered not high, as compared to many other drinks, approximately 94 kcal.

Hope you enjoy making this drink!

Easy Virgin Strawberry Mojito Mocktail

Create a simple yet fancy mocktail drink in your kitchen for your loved ones, using few ingredients such as mint leaves, strawberries, lime and Sprite!

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, French, Mediterranean

Servings 1 person

Calories 94 kcal

Equipment

1 glass (8 oz) (Alternatively : Highball Glass)
1 Muddler (Alternatively : The back of a wooden spoon)

Ingredients

3 medium sized strawberries
5 Fresh Mint leaves
1 tbsp of Lime Juice (from freshly squeezed lime)
3/4 cup of Sprite (8oz)

Instructions

Preparing the ingredients for Virgin Strawberry Mojito

Destem the strawberries
Use fresh mint leaves instead of dried ones
Take a fresh lime and squeeze the juice out.
Keep the Sprite in the fridge before using it for a more chilled drink.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Virgin Strawberry Mojito

First, de-stem the strawberries
Once de-stemmed, wash the strawberries and start cutting them.
If the strawberries are small, cut them into half, otherwise cut the bigger ones into quarters.
Put the cut strawberries and blueberries (optional) at the bottom of the glass (or a pitcher/jug).
Add in the fresh mint leaves.
Next, use the muddler (or the back of a spoon if you don't have a muddler) and gently start crushing the berries and mint leaves by pressing and twisting.
Add Lime juice
If you are preparing the virgin strawberry mojito drink in a glass, add the chilled sprite followed by crushed ice when serving.
Garnish with extra mint leaves and strawberries or even a fresh slice of lime
Serve immediately.

Notes

The muddling process helps to release the flavor of the strawberries and mint.
Garnishing the final product makes the drink look fresh and very appetizing.
If you would like to make the virgin strawberry mojito drink in a bigger batch, use the pitcher/jug instead of a glass.
Add the ice in the glass instead of the pitcher when serving to avoid diluting the entire drink. Then, pour the mixture prepared in the pitcher into the glass.