Virgin Berry Mojito
A refreshing, icy drink made with raspberries, lime, mint, sugar, and cold water. The tangy lime brightens up between courses.
- Time
- 10 min
- Serving
- 159 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $2.73
- Protein
- 2 g
Ingredients
- 1 Raspberriespack 250 g ≈ $4.00 120 g
- 2 Lime≈ $5.00 per kg 45 g
- 3 Fresh mintpack 30 g ≈ $2.20 8 g
- 4 Sugar 20 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Mash ½ cup raspberries1 in a tall glass with 1–2 tbsp sugar using a muddler or spoon for 1 minute until juicy.
Slice 1 lime2 into thin rounds, squeezing a little juice over the berries.
Gently bruise 6–8 fresh3 mint leaves in your hands, then add them to the berries and lime2.
Pour 7–8 oz (180–220 ml) **very** cold water (sparkling works best) and stir for 30 seconds until sugar dissolves.
Top with ice when serving and garnish with mint sprigs.
Tips
- Why it works
- Crush the mint in your palms to release the essential oils, so the drink gets a bright aroma. Don't crush it hard, or it will turn bitter.
- Substitutions
- Replace the sugar with honey (20 g) if it's runny, or with powdered sugar (18 g). You can replace the lime with lemon, but the sourness will be sharper.
- Common mistakes
- If the mint tastes bitter, it was crushed too long or was dry. Check: fresh mint should smell bright, not dull.
- Storing and reheating
- Keep in the fridge for no more than 1 day. Before serving, shake with ice cubes, since the flavor fades when chilled again.
- Serve with
- Serve between courses of a festive dinner to refresh the palate after fatty food. Keep it next to light snacks, like Olivier salad or fruit salad.
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