Mango Mojito Recipe - Mocktail

This Mango Mojito Recipe is the mocktail of your dreams! Super refreshing, hydrating, and fruity, you’ll be sipping on this mango mojito drink all summer long. Enjoy fresh mango chunks and homemade juice mixed with ginger syrup and a hint of mint. This is the perfect way to beat the heat!

Why we love this virgin mango mojito recipe?

We love flavored mojitos in this household, especially mojitos of the mango variety! It’s the true mark of summer when fresh mangos hit the market and we can enjoy juicy, fruity, minty drinks all summer long. 

This mocktail mojito recipe is sweet and fruity from the mango, tart from the lime juice, with a little spice from ginger syrup. Plus, it wouldn’t be a mojito without a burst of mint! It’s so refreshing and simple, which is what I typically look for in a drink recipe. 

People of all ages love this tropical drink and it’s perfect for any occasion! Bbqs, picnics, kids’ birthday parties, or just a weeknight dinner treat. The one thing to keep in mind is that this drink is so delicious that it disappears fast! I recently threw a dinner party on Eid and I had to make a second serving!

Ingredients you'll need

Mango: Muddled fresh mango adds both flavor and texture to your mojito. 

Mango Juice: Fresh juice accounts for the bulk of the fruity flavor in your drink, and since it’s fresh, you know it doesn’t include added sugar like store-bought juices. 

Ginger Syrup: This homemade ginger syrup adds a bit of warmth to the juicy fruit flavors of mango. Ginger also has positive digestive properties, so it’s a nice ingredient to incorporate into your beverages.

Lime and Mint: A dash of citrus is great in a sweet drink and mint brightens everything up and adds refreshing flavor. 

Sparkling Water/Soda: Dilutes the flavors a little bit and gives your mocktail a fizzy twist.

How to make a mango mojito mocktail?

1. Add lime slices and mint leaves in a tall glass or pitcher and muddle gently to release their juices.

2. Add mango chunks and muddle again lightly to mash the cubes. Don't over-mash the mango cubes.

3. Pour mango juice, and ginger simple syrup and mix. 

4. Now top with ice cubes and fill the remaining portion with sparkling water or club soda. Give it a quick stir.

5. Garnish with mint and serve immediately. 

Expert Tips

• Use the freshest mango you can find! It won’t be stringy, just juicy and delicious!
• Chill your ingredients beforehand so you don’t need to use as much ice. 
• But, if you want to keep your mojito cool without diluting it, freeze your juice so you have flavored ice cubes.
• Make sure you use a heavy-bottomed glass so the glass doesn’t break while you’re muddling. 
• Very lightly muddle your lime and mint before adding the mango chunks because if you muddle it too much it’ll get bitter. 
• If mangoes are out of season, you can use frozen or canned fruit. 
• Adjust the sweetness to your liking! If you used canned pulp or nectar, the drink will be sweeter, so you might want to use less syrup.

This mocktail recipe variations

You can make many variations of this mocktail with a few simple swaps!

• If you don’t want to use ginger syrup, feel free to use honey. You can stir in some grated ginger and let it steep in the mixture if you still want that flavor profile in there. 
• Alternatively, you can use plain simple syrup instead of the ginger syrup. 
• Like your drink with a bit of spice? Add some jalapeno or cayenne for a kick of spice!
• If mango isn’t your favorite fruit, make this mocktail mojito with another fruit! Strawberry, watermelon, or dragon fruit. 
• Also, you can use a flavored sparkling water for an added layer of flavor.

Serving Ideas

• You can easily whip up small batches of this mango mojito recipe if you have a personal craving, but you can also make a huge batch and serve it in a pitcher for special occasions.
• Decorate your pitcher with slices of lime, chunks of mango, and leaves of mint so it looks fun and festive. 
• You can skip out on the mango chunks if your guests don’t like them. Use puree or add extra mango juice instead. 
• You can serve your virgin mojitos with just about anything! These homemade chicken nuggets would be a nice pairing or some chicken bread pockets. 
• If you want to pair your mango drink with more mango flavors, serve this mango salsa or mango salad. 
• And don’t forget, if you’re hosting a party, it’d be smart to whip up a couple of appetizers. You don’t want your guests to be hungry while they’re sipping on their mojitos!

Storage

If you have any leftovers, which would be a shock since it goes so fast, store them in a pitcher for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. 

Only store the mojito before sparkling water or soda is added, or it will go flat. Top your beverage with the fizz and stir it in immediately before enjoying it.

If you made and loved this mango drink, please be sure to rate and review it below! I always love hearing from my readers and take your suggestions into account.

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