Raspberry Mojito Mocktail

If you are looking for a light, bright non-alcoholic drink that has the perfect blend of flavors, you just found it. This Raspberry Mojito Mocktail is a beautiful drink that you will love serving to friends and family.

If you like these mojito blends, I also created a blackberry mojito and a blueberry mojito. They are all variations of each other, but all so different in flavor.

What Makes This Recipe Work?

There is something so great about the raspberry, mint, and lime combination. It is a combination that isn't common, but it certainly should be.

It is really simple to make. You can easily throw this drink together in under 5 minutes. It is also simple to make ahead. The simple syrup can be made up to a week ahead of time. That means, putting this all together can be done quickly when it is time to serve.

It is such a pretty drink. I love the red and green together. Dress it up with a sprig of mint, a slice of mint, and top it with a few fresh berries, and it is even prettier!

Ingredients

• Fresh raspberries- You can also use frozen, but I do think the fresh is much better. If you want to use frozen, make sure and thaw them first.
• Lime juice- This has to be fresh juice, it will make all the difference, DO NOT use lime juice from concentrate. Ever.
• Granulated sugar- I have not tried making a simple syrup with other sweeteners, so I can only vouch for the granulated sugar to sweeten the drink.
• Fresh mint leaves- Again, fresh is best here. I know they can sometimes be tricky to find, but it is worth finding them.
• Sparkling water- I used Perrier sparkling water, but you can use whatever you like.

How To Make

Start by making your simple syrup, this won't take long, but longer than anything else. I like to pulse the mint leaves with the sugar. You can also smash the mint leaves if you don't have a food processor. These methods will release the oils from the leaves and flavor the sugar.

Add the mint sugar and water to your pan and heat over medium heat. Mix occasionally until the sugar dissolves. It will take just a few minutes.

Strain out the mint leaves, and set them aside to cool. You can still use it warm if you want, but it will cool quickly once you add the ice to the drink too.

Place the raspberries in the bottom of your serving glasses and mash. Next, add in a few sliced limes. Top this with ice, mint syrup, and lime juice. Mix well. Then decorate as you like. You can see in the photos I added a lime slice, a sprig of mint, and a few fresh berries.

Notes

• This is a simple drink, but let me share a few tips.
• I used peppermint in my drink, but if you like, you can also use spearmint. There are a lot of varieties of mint and maybe you even have some growing in your garden. Use whatever you like!
• The mint simple syrup can easily be made up to a week ahead of time. If you plan to do this, strain the mint out, and store it in an airtight container. I like to use mason jars for mine. Then when you are ready to go, you don't have the extra step of making the simple syrup.
• I use simple syrup to sweeten this drink as it creates a much smoother taste. If you add the granulated sugar directly into the cold drink, you wind up with a gritty texture.
• Fresh raspberries are best. They are better for flavor and everything. If you cannot get any, or they are out of season, you can also use frozen. Make sure the berries are thawed first, then you can use them.
• This drink is best served right away after you make it. Don't put them all together and leave them for hours before serving. Once they are combined, they are ready to go!

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