Lupin Free Classic Nojito

Total time10 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(10)

Fresh, fizzy, and endlessly refreshing, this alcohol-free mojito-style mocktail is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a proper occasion. Muddled mint and fresh lime juice do all the heavy lifting here, releasing bright, herbaceous oils that mingle beautifully with a quick homemade simple syrup. Because everything is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a store-bought mixer. The sparkling water goes in last and gets just a gentle stir, so every sip stays lively and effervescent right down to the bottom of the glass. It's elegant enough to serve at a dinner party but simple enough to throw together on a weeknight, and the garnish of a fresh mint sprig and lime wheel makes it look genuinely impressive with almost zero extra effort.

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Ingredients

2 servings

For the simple syrup

¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup water

For the drinks

16 fresh mint leaves, plus 2 sprigs for garnish
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
2 cups sparkling water, chilled
2 cups ice cubes

For serving

2 lime wheels or wedges (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes — the syrup should be clear and slightly thickened.
2
Divide the mint leaves evenly between two tall glasses. Add half the lime juice and half the simple syrup to each glass. Muddle firmly with a cocktail muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, pressing and twisting 8–10 times until the mint is bruised and fragrant and the liquid turns pale green.

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