Orange Mojito Recipe
Orange Mojito is a bright and refreshing citrus drink made with fresh orange juice, lime, mint, and sparkling soda for a bubbly twist on the classic mojito. Perfect as a mocktail or cocktail, this refreshing beverage is ideal for warm weather and entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: Cuban
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
- 2 cups sparkling water or club soda
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Optional: 2 oz white rum
- Optional: orange slices
- Optional: lime wedges
- Optional: sparkling orange soda
- Optional: extra mint sprigs
Instructions
- Add the mint leaves and sugar or honey to a glass or small pitcher.
- Gently muddle the mint to release its flavor.
- Pour in the fresh orange juice and lime juice.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Add sparkling water or club soda and stir gently.
- If making a cocktail version, add white rum and stir again.
- Garnish with orange slices, lime wedges, and extra mint sprigs if desired.
- Serve immediately while cold and bubbly.
Notes
- Fresh orange juice provides the brightest and freshest flavor.
- Gently muddle the mint to avoid bitterness.
- Blood oranges create a deeper citrus flavor and vibrant color.
- Add berries or ginger for flavorful variations.
- Prepare the juice mixture ahead of time and add sparkling water just before serving.
- Blend with ice for a frozen mojito version.
- White rum can be added for a traditional cocktail variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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