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VIRGIN MOJITO

One of the most popular non-alcoholic beverages in the country, Virgin Mojito is a perfect blend of mint and lemon flavours into a refreshing mix which rejuvenates the senses and makes you calm at once. A perfectly satisfying drink for a hot summer day, Virgin Mojito is something that you would end up making very often after trying it once. This recipe suggests how wonderful a Mojito drink can be even without the inclusion of alcohol. Very easy to make, this drink is prepared with such basic ingredients from the pantry like lemon juice, soda, mint leaves, sugar, salt, water, lemon wedges, and a lot of ice cubes for the ultimate blissful drink after a long day at work. It is a perfect drink while you are entertaining too and can be served during parties, picnics, and road trips to everyone’s delight. This recipe can be prepared in no time and without much effort. Apart from benefiting from the wonderful uses of lemon juice, this drink is also steeped with the goodness of mint leaves. The popular herb with its natural aroma is used in a variety of things from meat dishes to dips and drinks. Mint can work wonders for the digestive woes. It helps with the digestive process and plays a role in weight loss by stimulating digestive enzymes and facilitating better absorption of nutrients from food. This makes mint a magical ingredient to use for this and many other drinks. You can even involve the kids and make the procedure of making a Virgin Mojito a fun exercise. So, do not wait and try out this recipe today and enjoy this super cool drink with your loved ones.

Ingredients
Ingredients for Glass
1/2 cup soda
12 mint leaves
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
salt as required
Ice cubes as required
1 lemon wedges
1 cup water
How to make Virgin Mojito
STEP 1
To prepare this refreshing beverage, put a large saucepan on medium flame. Add water in it and bring it to a boil. Remove the pan from flame.

STEP 2
Add mint leaves in the boiled water and cover the pan with its lid. Let the flavour of the mint infuse in the water for 3 minutes. After than, strain and store the liquid in another container or jug.

STEP 3
Take a bowl and add lemon juice, sugar, and salt in it. Mix them all together. Once the sugar is dissolved, pour this mix into the strained mint water and mix them well together.

STEP 4
Add soda and ice cubes into the lemon and mint water mix. Transfer it to a serving glass.

STEP 5
Garnish the prepared Virgin Mojito with mint leaves and lemon wedges and serve cold immediately
              Article by: Emmanuella Musa

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