Description
This Virgin Lavender Mojito is a refreshing, floral mocktail made with fresh mint, zesty lime, and calming lavender syrup. Light, bubbly, and perfect for warm days, garden parties, or a relaxing alcohol-free drink that feels elegant and spa-like.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
- 2–3 tbsp lavender simple syrup
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp sugar or honey (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices, for garnish
- Fresh lavender sprigs, for garnish (optional)
For Lavender Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
Instructions
Instructions
- Make lavender syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and dried lavender. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat, let steep for 10–15 minutes, then strain and cool completely.
- Muddle mint: In a glass or pitcher, gently muddle mint leaves with lime juice and optional sugar or honey.
- Mix drink: Add lavender syrup and stir well.
- Add ice: Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Top with fizz: Pour mixture over ice and top with sparkling water or club soda.
- Garnish with lime slices, mint sprigs, and lavender if desired.
Notes
Adjust lavender syrup to taste—start with a small amount as lavender can be strong. For a sweeter drink, add extra honey or simple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lavender mojito mocktail, virgin mojito recipe, lavender drink, refreshing mocktail, summer non alcoholic drink
