Lime Mojito Mocktail

 

Simple Syrup 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 5-6 limes)

• 1 Tbsp lime zest

Directions:

1. Zest the limes until you have 1 Tbsp and set it aside

2. Juice the limes until you have 1/2 cup and set it aside

3. Add the water and sugar to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking until all of the sugar has dissolved (don’t let it get to a boiling point). This takes about 4-5 minutes

4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lime juice and zest

5. Let the mixture steep for one hour (you can do longer if you want a stronger lime flavor)Strain the mixture to remove the lime zestStore your syrup in the fridge in a glass mason jar or container until you’re ready to use itThis makes about 2 cups of syrup and will store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
   
   Lime Mojito Mocktail

   • ▢ 10-15 mint leaves
   • ▢ 2 tbsp lime juice
   • ▢ 2 tbsp simple syrup
   • ▢ 10 oz sparkling water or sprite
   • ▢ ice
   • ▢ lime slices

   INSTRUCTIONS 

   • Place mint leaves and lime juice in a glass and muddle them together for 1 minute. 
     10 mint leaves,2 tbsp lime juice
   • Add 2 tbsp of the simple syrup.
     
     
   • Add the sparkling water.
     10 oz sparkling water
   • Garnish with lime slices, a sprig of mint, and/or fresh fruit.
     lime slices

   NOTES

   • Recipe makes 1-2 servings depending on how sweet you’d like it to be.
   • For a lighter version, divide between 2 glasses, using 8-10 oz of sparkling water each.
   • For a sweeter, more intense version, place ingredients in 1 glass and use 10 oz of sparkling water or sprite. 

   
   

   
   

   Recipe from Chelsea Davis