Whoa! This healthy mojito mocktail is the real deal. What's the secret to this fantastic drink? Sweet frozen green grapes, fresh lime juice, and fresh mint. It's refreshing, frosty, tasty, and made with no added sugar or alcohol.
This non-alcoholic mojito is made with whole plant food ingredients. Because this healthy mocktail has no added sugar and no alcohol, the calories in this delicious drink are substantially less. A regular mojito has about 143 calories, whereas this recipe has less than half at only 55 calories.
What's in this healthy mojito mocktail:
- Green grapes
- Fresh mint
- Lime
- Sparkling water
The frozen green grapes give this mocktail sweetness and chill. The muddled lime adds tang. Fresh mint gives this drink a subtle sweet-cool sensation while the sparkling water lightly dances on your tongue.
How to prepare this healthy mocktail
Muddle the lime and mint together in a tall glass.
Add frozen green grapes and sparkling water to a high-speed blender. Blend until grapes are macerated, about 30 to 60 seconds. The mixture should be icy and slushy.
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Pour icy grape mixture into the tall glass with lime and mint. Stir and garnish with a fresh mint leaf and lime wedge. Enjoy!
The inspiration for this mocktail is the Starbucks Pink Drink Copycat (ELEVATED). Until then, I hadn't thought of using frozen grapes as a substitute for simple syrup, typically made with refined sugar and water to sweeten drinks. By using frozen green grapes, you're getting the nutrients in the grape's skin, plus all that fabulous fiber.
This refreshing, non-alcoholic mocktail is perfect for unwinding after a long day at work, a girls' night, or a holiday get-together. It is the perfect complement to Vegan Nachos, Veggie Pizza, and Jalapeno Poppers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can make a delicious mojito mocktail without alcohol. Simply omit the rum and replace it with an alternative ingredient for flavor, such as extra lime juice and mint. Sparkling water (or club soda) mimics the carbonation found in a mojito.
There are several non-alcoholic substitutes you can use to replace rum in a mojito mocktail. For example, coconut water or coconut milk can give your mojito mocktail a tropical twist. Pineapple juice (or frozen pineapple) could be used in lieu of frozen grapes for sweetness and flavor. Adding fresh ginger could give it a spicy kick.
Using whole plant food ingredients will give you a healthier version. Frozen grapes or pineapple provide wonderful substitutes for added sugar. Fresh mint and lime can also be enjoyed with this drink. Fresh mint has a number of health benefits, such as helping with digestion and freshening your breath.
We hope this healthy mocktail recipe becomes a new addition to your drink rotation. Please rate and leave a comment below. Be sure to share a picture on Instagram and tag us @danielsplaterecipes so we can see your creation!
Healthy Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients
- ½ lime
- 6 to 8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup green seedless grapes frozen
- 1 cup plain sparkling water
Instructions
- Muddle the lime and mint together in a tall glass. Add ice and set aside.
- Add frozen green seedless grapes and sparkling water to a high-speed blender. Blend until grapes are macerated, about 30 to 60 seconds. The mixture should be icy and slushy.
- Pour icy grape mixture into the tall glass with lime, mint, and ice. Stir and garnish with a fresh mint leaf and lime wedge. Enjoy!
Notes
- Equipment: Muddler
- Pairings: This refreshing mocktail goes great with our black bean hummus, green goddess salad, and homemade baked tortilla chips with easy guacamole.
- Leftovers: This mojito mocktail recipe is meant to be enjoyed immediately. If you happen to have leftovers, keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Re-blend with a little ice just before drinking.
Terri M
Great recipe. Will definitely make again.
Gigi & Sersie
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it, Terri. 🙂
Sara R.
This was surprisingly good. I was a big mojito drinker back in the day and skeptical that it would be a good, healthy replacement. But it was fantastic. I'll definitely be making this again.