Virgin Mojito

Ingredients

• •1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
• •½ cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
• •4 tbsp granulated sugar or simple syrup
• •3 cups cold sparkling water or club soda
• •2 cups ice cubes
• •4 lime slices, for garnish

Directions

1. 1Divide mint leaves and sugar evenly among 4 glasses.
2. 2Muddle the mint and sugar together firmly with a muddler or the back of a spoon until the mint is fragrant and bruised.
3. 3Pour 2 tbsp of fresh lime juice into each glass and stir to dissolve the sugar.
4. 4Fill each glass generously with ice cubes.
5. 5Top each glass with ¾ cup of cold sparkling water and stir gently once to combine.
6. 6Garnish each glass with a fresh mint sprig and a lime slice and serve immediately.

💡 For a quicker build, swap granulated sugar for store-bought simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, stirred until dissolved) — most major Canadian grocery stores carry it near the cocktail mixers. Add a splash of coconut water in place of some sparkling water for a tropical twist.

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