Alcohol Free Mint Mojito

teas.co.uk · 10 min · Serves 1

You'll need

• 1 Dragonfly Organic Three Mint Medley pyramid bag (use 2 for a stronger drink)
• 100ml freshly drawn water, boiled and left to stand 30 seconds
• 1 unwaxed lime, cut into 6 wedges, plus a small extra zest for finish
• 1 tbsp golden caster sugar
• 10 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 long sprig to garnish
• 100ml well chilled soda water
• Plenty of crushed ice (the Cuban mojito uses crushed, not cubed)

Method

1. Put the mint bag in a small heatproof jug, pour over the 100ml of water (boiled and stood for thirty seconds), cover and steep for six minutes.
2. Lift out the bag, press it against the side and discard. Slide the jug into the freezer for five minutes to cool it down fast.
3. Meanwhile, drop five lime wedges, the sugar and the ten mint leaves into the bottom of a tall highball glass.
4. Muddle them: press the lime wedges firmly to release the juice and bruise the rind, but give the mint only three or four light presses. Lime takes pressure, mint takes a tap.
5. Fill the glass three quarters with crushed ice, pressing it down lightly so it settles among the lime and mint.
6. Pour the cooled mint concentrate, about 80ml, over the ice and stir gently to lift the muddle up through the glass.
7. Top with the chilled soda water, pouring down the back of the spoon to keep as much fizz as possible.
8. Add a little more crushed ice to fill the glass, tuck in the mint sprig and the last lime wedge, and grate a little lime zest over the top.
9. Serve straight away. It is at its best for the first eight minutes or so, before the ice softens the soda.

Recipe: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/cocktails/alcohol free mint mojito/