Nojito
A refreshingly minty lime beverage for those hot summer days. The best thing about a Nojito? No alcohol! So you can have as many as you'd like.
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Servings: 1 12-ounce glass
Calories: 52kcal
Equipment
- 1 highball or pint glass 12-16 ounces
- Muddler or you can use the back of a spoon or wooden spoon handle
- Jigger optional, but great for accurate small measurements
Ingredients
- 10-12 fresh mint leaves
- 1 ounce lime juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- 4-5 large ice cubes
- 8- ounce lime sparkling water
- Lime wedges or slices for garnish
- Mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Place the mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup in a highball glass. Muddle the ingredients with the handle of a wooden utensil or a muddler.
- Add the ice cubes, then pour in the lime sparkling water. Garnish with lime wedges or slices and a mint sprig, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Best made fresh for optimal flavor and fizziness.
- Stir the drink before enjoying to mix up the flavors, or you can quickly pour it into another glass or shaker and pour it back into the glass.
- For a pitcher full, multiply the amount of ingredients by 5. Wait to add the ice and sparkling water until you are ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 439IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg