Virgin Strawberry Pineapple Mojito Mocktail Recipe
This mojito mocktail recipe features freshly muddled strawberries, pineapple, and mint, mixed with lemon-lime Zevia, lime and pineapple juices, and simple syrup. Served over ice with a strawberry sugar rim, this is the drink of choice for any hot summer day! Easily customized to make a pitcher, an alcoholic version, or drink it as is!
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2-3 large strawberries
- 2 tablespoons diced pineapples
- 5-6 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1 1/2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 tsp simple syrup
- 2 oz rum optional for cocktail version. omit for mocktail. not included in nutrition calculation.
- 4 oz lemon-lime Zevia or sprite
- strawberry sugar (my recipe) for rimmimg
Instructions
- Add the strawberries, pineapple, mint, and lime juice to a tall glass. Muddle together until everything is broken up and combined.
- To this mixture, add the pineapple juice along with ice. Mix the glass with the Zevia with a long cocktail spoon. Garnish with fresh mint and a pineapple slice.
- Optional: before building your drink, you can rim the glass with my Strawberry Sugar to add a special touch.
Notes
Expert Tips
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- Non-Alcoholic Rum: If you want the rum flavor without any alcohol, there are companies that make “zero-proof” spirits. You can find these online, at grocery stores, and at specialty liquor stores. They are a great addition to a non-alcoholic drink because they make a super flavorful mojito without any of the effects.
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- Alcoholic Version: To make a pineapple strawberry mojito cocktail, simply add 2 oz of white rum or coconut rum to step 2 of the instructions.
- Pitcher: To make a pitcher of this mojito mocktail that serves 6 people, follow these ingredients and steps:
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- 12-15 Large strawberries
- ¾ cup diced pineapples
- 30ish fresh mint leaves (more to taste)
- 6 limes, juiced
- 9 oz pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp simple syrup
- 24 oz lemon-lime Zevia or Sprite
Instructions
- Add the strawberries, pineapple, mint, and lime juice to a pitcher. Muddle together with the end of a wooden spoon until everything is broken up and combined.
- To this mixture, add the pineapple juice along with ice. Mix the glass with the Zevia with the other end of the wooden spoon. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and pineapple slices.
- Prepare 6 glasses with a strawberry sugar rim and ice cubes.
- Pour the mojito mocktail into the glasses, garnish with a sprig of mint and a pineapple slice, and serve!
Serving Tips
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- How to Make a Sugar Rim: Rub a lime wedge over the rim of the glass, then dip the rim into a plate of strawberry sugar (or regular sugar).
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg