The Recipe · No.907 · Virgin Mojito

Virgin Mojito, and where to source it

Press the mint gently, don't shred it. You want to bruise the leaves just enough to release the oil — muddle them to a pulp and you release the bitter chlorophyll instead, and the whole drink turns grassy.

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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep5 min
Cooknone
Makes1 tall glass
CuisineCuban
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge Level Easy
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
Cook it with
No-cook
Suits
VeganGluten-free
Straight Answers
Can you make Virgin Mojito ahead of time? — Partly

You can batch the mix and keep it cold, but add the ice, soda, and garnish and shake or stir to order — a made-up drink goes flat and watery if it sits.

Is Virgin Mojito gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Virgin Mojito vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 tall glass
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Fresh mint
A generous handful of leaves — bruised, not pulverized. Fresh, ideally from a pot on the sill.
10–12 leavesrecommended
Source it →
Lime
Fresh-squeezed plus a few wedges to muddle. To taste.
1 limeto taste
Local / market
Sugar or simple syrup
Just enough to balance the lime. Recommended to start, to taste.
2 tspto taste
Local / market
Soda water
To top, for the fizz. Add last so it stays lively.
to fillrecommended
Local / market
One list, with a link to where to buy each one.
Part Two
The Method
  1. MuddleGently press the mint, lime wedges, and sugar in the bottom of a glass just until fragrant.
  2. BuildFill the glass with ice and add the fresh lime juice.
  3. TopTop with soda water, stir once, and garnish with a mint sprig.
Part Three
The Toolkit

Muddler · Highball glass

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