Non-alcoholic mojito
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Non-alcoholic mojito is very easy to prepare at home. This refreshing drink is especially perfect for hot summer days. It takes only a few minutes to make. Serve it chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the lime and dry it with a kitchen towel (or paper towel). Cut it in half first, then cut one half into 4 pieces, and set the other half aside for garnish.
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Step 2
Mint should also be washed and dried. Remove the leaves from the stem and place them into a tall glass. The leaves can be crushed by hand or mashed directly in the glass using a pestle.
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Step 3
Next, add the lime to the glass and mash it with a pestle until juice appears.
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Step 4
Prepare the syrup: pour sugar into a saucepan and add water. Heat over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Then cool the syrup and pour it into a glass.
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Step 5
Crush ice cubes using a rolling pin or mallet. Place the ice in a bag, wrap it in a towel, and tap it with a rolling pin or mallet.
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Step 6
Fill the glass with crushed ice to the very top.
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Step 7
Immediately add Schweppes tonic or Sprite, stir, garnish the drink glass with a lime wedge and mint, and head off to taste.