Mango Nojito
A fresh alcohol-free drink of muddled lime and mint, round sweetness and a sparkling finish of soda water.
Ingredients
- Lime, cut into wedges for muddling4 wedges
- Mango syrup, shop-bought or homemade25 ml
- Mint, fresh leaves10 leaves
- Soda water, or lemonade (optional)top up
- Mint, to garnish (optional)1 sprig
Method
- Cut the lime into wedges and put them in the glass with the mint leaves.
- Muddle gently to release the lime juice and mint oils, taking care not to shred the mint.
- Add the mango syrup and stir.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes or crushed ice.
- Top up with soda water or lemonade until the glass is full.
- Stir briefly and garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lime.
About this drink
The Nojito family is the alcohol-free cousin of the classic Mojito: mint and lime still play the leading roles, but the rum is replaced by fizz and fruit. The mango version is a summer favourite in cafés that want to give guests something fruity and refreshing without any alcohol. The technique is the same as at the bar: gentle muddling of lime and mint releases oils and juice without making the drink bitter.