Ginger Mojito Mocktail is a zingy, minty fresh, bubbly with a spicy kick of ginger syrup and what makes it so great is that it’s easy to whip up with just a few simple ingredients. It’s a delicious and fun spin on the classic.
About This Recipe
This minty ginger mojito mocktail is fizzy and refreshing with a delicious ginger flavor. Perfect thirst-quenching mint, lime, and ginger combo. This mojito mocktail is ideal for those who enjoy a bit of spice in their drink.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Refreshing: The Ginger mojito mocktail is a perfect drink to cool down on summer days and refresh yourself in the heat.
- Perfect for any occasion: A ginger mojito mocktail can be a fantastic choice for parties and get-togethers.
- Customizable: You can adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less sugar or simple syrup.
Ginger Mojito Mocktail Ingredients
- Ginger: Fresh ginger adds a warmth and spicy kick to the mojito.
- Mint: Mint leaves are commonly used as a flavoring or garnish in various drink recipes due to their cooling and refreshing nature.
- Lime: Muddle lime wedge or slices with mint leaves to give a zesty tang to the Mojito.
- Sparkling water: Sparkling water or soda adds a bubbly touch and fizzy texture to the drink.
- Sugar: Use white sugar or cane sugar for this recipe.
How to Make Ginger Mojito Mocktail?
- Peel the fresh ginger root using a vegetable peeler.
- Chop the peeled ginger roots into smaller pieces. Pour the sugar and water into a saucepan.
- Pour the sugar, chopped ginger roots, and water into a saucepan. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Lower the heat and let the syrup simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve. Transfer the ginger simple syrup into a clean airtight jar or container. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Cut the lime into wedges. Remove any seeds if present. Take a sturdy glass and add the mint leaves to it. Squeeze the lime wedges into the glass. Drop the squeezed lime wedges into the glass as well.
- Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, gently muddle mint leaves and lime together in the glass.
- Add ginger syrup. Start with about 1-2 tablespoons of ginger syrup and adjust according to your taste preferences.
- Add crushed ice to the glass and top it off with sparkling water.
- Using a bar spoon, give a quick and gentle stir. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and lime wedges. Serve and enjoy your ginger mojito mocktail!
Expert Tips
- The most commonly used mint for making mojitos is spearmint but peppermint will also work. Peppermint has a stronger smell and flavor.
- Start with about 1-2 tablespoons of ginger syrup and adjust according to your taste preferences.
- For the best flavor, always use fresh mint leaves and fresh lime juice.
- Use sparkling water or club soda to give it an extra fizz.
- Mocktails and drinks are all about the presentation. Use stylish glassware to enhance the presentation of your mocktails. Highball glasses are commonly used to serve mojitos.
FAQs
What Is a Ginger Mojito Made Of?
A blackberry mojito is made of fresh ginger syrup, mint leaves, lime juice, and sparkling water.
What Can I Use Instead of Sparkling Water?
Depending on your preference replace sparkling water with club soda, plain water, lemon-lime soda, or ginger ale. You may need to adjust the sweetness according to the sweetness of the ingredients you are using.
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Ingredients
- FOR GINGER SYRUP:
- 1/2 cup ginger root, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- FOR GINGER MOJITO MOCKTAIL:
- 2 tablespoons ginger syrup
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 6-8 mint leaves
- Crushed ice
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 1 mint sprig, for garnish
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Peel the fresh ginger root using a vegetable peeler.
Step 2
Chop the peeled ginger roots into smaller pieces. Pour the sugar and water into a saucepan.
Step 3
Pour the sugar, chopped ginger roots, and water into a saucepan. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 4
Lower the heat and let the syrup simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool.
Step 5
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve. Transfer the ginger simple syrup into a clean airtight jar or container. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Step 6
Cut the lime into wedges. Remove any seeds if present. Take a sturdy glass and add the mint leaves to it. Squeeze the lime wedges into the glass. Drop the squeezed lime wedges into the glass as well.
Step 7
Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, gently muddle mint leaves and lime together in the glass.
Step 8
Add ginger syrup. Start with about 1-2 tablespoons of ginger syrup and adjust according to your taste preferences.
Step 9
Add crushed ice to the glass and top it off with sparkling water. Using a bar spoon, give a quick and gentle stir. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and lime wedges. Serve and enjoy your ginger mojito mocktail!
