Table of Contents

• What is a Virgin Mojito?
• Ingredients - Virgin and Alcoholic Versions
• Instructions (Step‑by‑Step)
• What Does a Mojito Contain?
• How to Make a Simple Virgin Mojito
• How to Make a Mojito Without Alcohol
• Can Kids Drink Mojitos?
• Variations of the Virgin Mojito Recipe
• FAQ (People Also Ask)

1. What is a Virgin Mojito?

A virgin mojito is simply the non‑alcoholic version of the classic Mojito. The traditional mojito uses white rum as its base spirit, but in the virgin version that alcohol is omitted. As noted by Wikipedia: a “mojito without alcohol is called a ‘virgin mojito’

2. Ingredients - Virgin and Alcoholic Versions

Virgin Version (Non‑Alcoholic)

• 8‑10 fresh mint leaves
• ½ lime, juiced (or ~2 tbsp fresh lime juice)
• 1 tbsp simple syrup (or honey simple syrup)
• 0.5 oz (or to taste) of a syrup such as MONIN Mojito Mint Syrup to intensify flavour and simplify prep.
• Crushed ice
• Club soda or Sprite (for a sweeter twist)
• Garnish: mint sprig + lime wedge
  

Alcoholic Version

• 8‑10 fresh mint leaves
• ½ lime, juiced
• 1 tbsp simple syrup
• 1.5 oz white rum (classic base)
• 0.5 oz (optional) orange‑flavoured liqueur or coloured syrup (for added twist)
• Crushed ice
• Club soda or Sprite
• Garnish: mint sprig + lime wedge
  

3. Instructions (Step‑by‑Step) 

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Steps:

1. In a tall glass, place the mint leaves and lime juice (and syrup if using). Gently muddle  (bruise) the mint leaves to release their oils.
2. Add simple syrup (or honey syrup) and if using, MONIN Mojito Mint Syrup for flavour boost.
3. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
4. For the alcoholic version: pour in the white rum (and optional liqueur).
5. Top off with club soda or Sprite.
6. Stir gently to combine.
7. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge. Serve immediately.

4. What Does a Mojito Contain?

A classic mojito contains: white rum, sugar (or simple syrup), fresh lime juice, mint leaves and soda water.

A virgin mojito contains the same components minus the rum, and often uses soda or Sprite plus sometimes a flavouring syrup (like MONIN) to replace complexity.

5. How to Make a Simple Virgin Mojito?

To make a simple virgin mojito:

• Muddle mint leaves + lime juice in glass.
• Add simple syrup (or a drop of MONIN Mojito Mint Syrup) for easier flavouring.
• Add crushed ice.
• Top with club soda or Sprite (for extra sweetness).
• Garnish with mint + lime.
  

This easy virgin mojito recipe yields a refreshing drink in under five minutes.

6. How to Make a Mojito Without Alcohol?

Simply skip the rum in the alcoholic recipe and optionally add a splash of non‑alcoholic “rum” alternative or concentrated syrup (for example a mint syrup like MONIN) to maintain flavour depth. Then proceed as above: muddle, ice, top with soda or Sprite, and garnish. This gives you a mojito mocktail that tastes like the real thing but without alcohol.

7. Can Kids Drink Mojitos?

Yes, if it’s the virgin mojito version (non‑alcoholic), kids can safely enjoy it. The version with alcohol is obviously not suitable for children. If serving kids, use mint, lime, syrup (or specialised mint syrup like MONIN), and soda/ Sprite - skip the rum for a full‑flavoured mocktail.

8. Variations of the Virgin Mojito Recipe

Here are some fun spins on the virgin mojito:

• Virgin Mojito with Sprite: Use Sprite instead of club soda for a sweeter, citrus‑forward taste.
• Low‑Sugar Virgin Mojito: Use sugar‑free syrup or reduce simple syrup quantity.
• Fruit‑Infused Virgin Mojito: Add crushed berries, pineapple chunks, or mango pureé with the mint & lime for a fruity twist.
• Herbal Fusion Virgin Mojito: Replace or combine mint with basil, rosemary or cilantro for a more aromatic variant.
• Alcoholic “Light” Mojito: Use small amount of rum plus soda and mint syrup (e.g.,
• MONIN Mojito Mint Syrup) to keep flavour strong but alcohol lower.
• Pitcher Style: For parties, scale up ingredients and prepare in a jug – mint, lime, syrup, ice, topping with soda right before serving.
  

9. FAQ (People Also Ask)

Q: How to make a simple virgin mojito?

A: Muddle mint and lime, add simple or flavour syrup, add ice, top with club soda or Sprite, and garnish.

Q: What does a virgin mojito contain?

A: Mint leaves, fresh lime juice, simple syrup (or mint syrup), crushed ice, and club soda or Sprite (no alcohol).

Q: How to make a mojito without alcohol?

A: Simply omit the rum from the classic recipe, optionally add mint‑flavour syrup (e.g., MONIN Mojito Mint Syrup) for depth, proceed to muddle mint + lime, add ice, top with soda/ Sprite, garnish.

Q: What are the ingredients in a mojito?

A: For alcoholic version: white rum, fresh lime juice, mint leaves, sugar or simple syrup, soda water. For virgin version: same minus the rum, plus club soda or Sprite, and optionally a mint syrup for flavour.

Q: Is mojito high in alcohol?

A: No - it’s moderately alcoholic because it uses about 1.5 oz rum plus soda dilution. The virgin version has zero alcohol

Q: Can kids drink mojitos?

A: Yes - but only the virgin mojito (non‑alcoholic). The adult version with rum should not be given to children.