Raspberry Mojito Mocktail | Easy Summer Drink

This raspberry mojito mocktail is bright, refreshing, and perfect for warm weather. Fresh raspberries, mint, lime, and sparkling water come together for an easy non-alcoholic drink that's just as beautiful as it is delicious.

The homemade mint simple syrup adds fresh flavor without overpowering the berries, and the drink comes together in just a few minutes. Whether you're serving it for a baby shower, summer barbecue, holiday gathering, or simply relaxing on the patio, this mocktail is always a crowd-pleaser.

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.

Ingredients

• Fresh raspberries: Fresh berries give the best flavor and color, but thawed frozen raspberries will also work when they're out of season.
• Fresh lime juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice is essential for the bright citrus flavor. Skip bottled lime juice for the best results.
• Granulated sugar: Sugar is used to make the mint simple syrup, which sweetens the drink without leaving a gritty texture.
• Fresh mint: Fresh mint infuses the simple syrup with cool, refreshing flavor. Spearmint or peppermint both work well.
• Sparkling water: Club soda, sparkling mineral water, or your favorite unflavored sparkling water all work beautifully.

How To Make

1. To make the mint simple syrup, pulse the sugar and mint together in a food processor, or gently muddle the mint if you don't have one. This helps release the mint's natural oils for more flavor.
2. Transfer the mint and sugar to a small saucepan with the water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from the heat, strain out the mint leaves, and allow the syrup to cool.
3. Divide the raspberries between serving glasses and gently muddle them. Add a few lime wedges, then fill each glass with ice.
4. Pour in 2 to 4 tablespoons of the mint syrup and 3 to 4 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, adjusting both to your taste. Top with sparkling water, stir gently, and garnish with fresh mint, lime slices, and a few extra raspberries.
5. Serve immediately while the sparkling water is still bubbly.

Notes

• Make the mint simple syrup up to one week ahead and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Fresh raspberries produce the brightest flavor, but thawed frozen raspberries are a great substitute.
• Taste before serving. Add more lime juice for extra tartness or more syrup for a sweeter drink.
• Assemble the drinks just before serving so the sparkling water stays fizzy.

Raspberry Mojito Mocktail

Amy Sandidge

This is a beautiful and delicious drink that you will be proud to serve at your next get together or meal. It is also simple to make!!

4.60 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

cooling time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

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• 1 ½ cup fresh raspberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup fresh lime juice and lime slices
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 quart sparkling water

Instructions

 

Simple Syrup

• To make the mint simple syrup, pulse the sugar and mint together in a food processor, or gently muddle the mint if you don't have one. This helps release the mint's natural oils for more flavor.
• Transfer the mint and sugar to a small saucepan with the water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from the heat, strain out the mint leaves, and allow the syrup to cool.

Assembly

• Divide the raspberries between serving glasses and gently muddle them. Add a few lime wedges, then fill each glass with ice.
• Pour in 2 to 4 tablespoons of the mint syrup and 3 to 4 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, adjusting both to your taste. Top with sparkling water, stir gently, and garnish with fresh mint, lime slices, and a few extra raspberries.
• Serve immediately while the sparkling water is still bubbly.

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 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 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.
• 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 them. Don't put them all together and leave them for hours before serving. Once they are combined, they are ready to go!

Keyword lime, mint, mocktail, raspberry

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