Yeast Free Classic Nojito
Fresh mint, bright lime, and a quick homemade simple syrup come together in a mocktail that feels genuinely festive without a drop of alcohol or anything fermented. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, cocktail hour can feel like a minefield of kombucha, beer, and wine — but this sparkling drink sidesteps all of that effortlessly. The real magic is in the muddling step, where you press and twist the mint leaves until they release their oils and turn the lime-syrup mixture a gorgeous pale green. Chilled sparkling water goes in last so you keep every last bubble, giving the final drink that satisfying fizz you'd expect from a proper bar. It's refreshing enough to serve at a summer cookout but elegant enough to bring out at a dinner party, and guests who aren't avoiding yeast will want one too. Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wheel and it looks like something you ordered somewhere fancy.
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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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