Description
How do you make a lavender mojito without alcohol?
You make a lavender mojito by muddling mint and lime, then adding homemade lavender syrup and sparkling water—no alcohol needed.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
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Juice of 1 lime
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6-8 fresh mint leaves
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1/2 cup soda water or sparkling water
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Ice cubes
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Lavender sprigs and lime slices, for garnish
Instructions
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Make Lavender Syrup: Combine water, sugar, and lavender in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and let cool.
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In a glass, muddle mint leaves with lime juice.
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Fill glass with ice. Add 2–3 tbsp of the lavender syrup.
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Top with soda water and stir gently to combine.
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Garnish with a lavender sprig and a slice of lime. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Use culinary-grade lavender for safe and flavorful infusion.
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Double or triple the syrup recipe and store in the fridge for up to a week.
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For a stronger floral note, increase steep time to 15 minutes.
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Optional: Serve in a pitcher for 6 by multiplying ingredients accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop Syrup + Muddled
- Cuisine: Floral-Inspired / Non-Alcoholic
