While I was pregnant with my three kiddos over the course of the past 7 years (yikes!), I have enjoyed putting together some tasty non-alcoholic, baby-friendly concoctions, such as this Non-Alcoholic Raspberry Mojito.
Or…Faux-jito, as I have endearingly called it. Mocktail?
Cute, right? Anyone?
Anyways, I have really enjoyed this tasty little drink and wanted to share it with you. It’s perfect for a lazy day at the pool, a baby shower, a backyard BBQ with the kids or whatever your little heart desires.
No alcohol. Just tasty goodness.
Mojitos are probably my favorite cocktail. I love them because they are fruity, fresh and flavorful. Really, what’s not to love about combining fresh raspberries, juicy lime and crisp mint in a drink?
If you’d like to enjoy this non-alcoholic raspberry mojito without any processed sugar, you can instead make a simple syrup using coconut sugar or turbinado sugar or just plain ol’ honey to sweeten your drink. All will be delicious and clean. 🙂
For more non-alcoholic drinks, check out my virgin sangria, pina colada smoothie, and non-alcoholic eggnog!
- 3-4 fresh raspberries plus more for garnish
- 5-6 mint leaves
- 2 tbsp simple syrup see directions below for how to make a simple syrup
- ice
- 1/4 cup raspberry juice or can use cran-raspberry juice
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice approx. 1/2 medium-large lime
- 1/2 cup club soda or sparkling mineral water
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To make a simple syrup, combine 1 cup granulated sugar with 1 cup water (or just equal parts, if making more or less) in a medium sauce pan.
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Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is completely dissolved. Allow to cool.
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In a tall glass, add raspberries, mint leaves and the simple syrup.
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Muddle (squish with the back of a wooden spoon) well until the mint, simple syrup and raspberries are well-combined. If possible, try not to break apart the mint leaves, as this (in my opinion) will make for a less pleasant drinking experience.
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Fill glass with ice.
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Add raspberry juice, then the lime juice, and then fill with soda.
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Garnish with lime wedge or additional raspberries, if desired.
Recipe Video
This post was last updated on August 28, 2015 to include new images and a recipe video.
Huge hit!! Easy to make, so fresh & delicious!
Loved it! I had pomegranate seltzer and cran-raspberry juice and it was amazing. The tartness of the lime is what makes it not too sweet and oh-so-refresshing.
Thanks!
Absolutely amazing! I made it with geridine, instead of rasberry juice, definitely one of my favorites!
It’s really delicious!!!
I also tried it with blackberries, I loved it!
Please can this raspberry be found in Nigeria?
yes!
This was such a refreshing delicious drink.
I was so happy with the outcome 😊
Made this but never made syrup just used sugar to taste as I love the sharpness of raspberries and the raspberry juice I bought had sugar as main ingredient. I made this drink up as a last drink during an afternoon tea, folk did not stop talking about it! Of course they want your link!
Hi! I plan on making this for a baby shower! Do you by chance have the measurements for a 2 gallon serving? If not, I’ll just make it to taste but thought I would ask!
Thank you!
Did you end up making this for a baby shower? If so, can you share any tips for making it in large quantities? I am co-hosting a shower soon and this sounds fantastic.
Oh poop wat up!
nice drink,
very refreshing
Thanks!!
I’m going to make this when my pregnant daughter visits this summer. Thanks!
Yay! I hope she enjoys it!! 🙂
This is so pretty and it looks soooo refreshing. I love the presentation! Looks like a crowd pleaser!
Thanks so much, Charissa!