The Perfect Pineapple Mojito | Non-Alcoholic | Mocktail

The Perfect Pineapple Mojito | Non-Alcoholic | Mocktail

Author: Rumki Paul
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Cuban
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 Person

Pineapple Mojito Mocktail is one of the most popular non-alcoholic drinks worldwide. It is a perfect summer drink to beat the scorching Sun. It is prepared with some fresh Pineapple & Lemon cubes, Pineapple juice, Soda, powdered Sugar, fresh Mint leaves and of course some ice cubes. It is also served as a sweet side.

Pineapple Mojito is a charismatic cocktail which is prepared by Pineapple juice, white Rum, Lemon juice, club Soda, Sugar and some Mint leaves. Pineapple Mojito Mocktail is the non-alcoholic variation of it which is hugely popular too, especially in week days.

What is Virgin Mojito?

Virgin Mojito is a non-alcoholic drink. Basically, a Mojito without alcohol is known as Virgin Mojito. It is also known as Nojito.

Variation of Mojito Mocktail

The first time that I had this drink was in London on a fine summer day. I loved every sip of it. It was full of fresh flavours and sweet fruit juice. Most importantly, though it’s a mocktail still it’s not at all boring.

When I have prepared this drink for the first time, I was full of doubt because according to me it is inimitable to get the same restaurant style taste, flavour and presentation. But after preparing it, when I have served this drink to my family, they gave jaw dropping expressions and complemented my work. From that day onwards, I have become a Mocktail expert among my family, friends and relatives.

Now it has become a ritual to prepare this Pineapple Mojito during every summer. I have prepared this drink more than fifty times and it’s a all in all recipe. To prepare this beautiful drink, you need very few common ingredients. It’s a very simple and easy recipe which gives extraordinary result within ten minutes.

If you follow my recipe step by step, then I can guarantee you to get exact the restaurant style mocktail drink not only by taste but also by looks too. Preparing Mocktail at home is a complete fun and it reminds me my chemistry laboratory. Its full of vibrant colours, liquids and the game of exact proportions. If you think mocktails are boring and dull, then this drink will completely change your mind.

Before jumping into the recipe, I like to share few interesting facts about Pineapple Mojito.

Reason behind the popularity of Pineapple Mojito

How to prepare fresh Pineapple juice at home?

Health benefit of Pineapple juice

How to prepare a perfect Mocktail for the drink?

To be more precise, I have mentioned the quantity of fluids in millilitre in this recipe. But still I have mentioned the percentage of fluid quantity for better understanding. In ordinary houses, when common people like us attempt to prepare any mocktail drink, they don’t have fancy equipment. So, I tried to make the measurement a bit simpler.

Most importantly every glass has different size. It is a common problem to not have standard sized mocktail glasses available in all houses. To overcome from this problem, I have mentioned the fluid quantity in percentage of the glass quantity.

There is no formula to prepare a perfect mocktail. There are many variations in process. Mostly believe in your instincts. Nothing can be a better taster than your eyes, nose and of course tongue.

In this preparation, first I have extracted fresh juice from the Pineapple. But to avoid all these hassles you can also use readymade pineapple juice too.

I have used Lemon chunks for the drink. But you can also use Lime instead of Lemon. It hardly makes any difference.

Then I have added the soothing herb, Mint leaves, into glasses which gives a refreshing flavour to the drink. To enhance the fruity flavour of the drink, I have also added some Pineapple chunks into the glass.

I have used a rolling pin through its edges to muddle all these ingredients into the glasses. This is one of the most vital steps for a Mojito drink recipe. Many people think these elements are added just for a good look but that’s not right. They are used to obtain the perfect flavour of the drink. The muddled herbs, lemons and fruit chunks release their best essence which you will not get in any other way. The essence mixed up with the fluid attracts people at the very first sip of the drink.

I have used powdered Sugar in the Pineapple Mojito. You can also prefer to use Sugar syrup. I have added a pinch of rock salt too. Rock Salt goes amazing with any citrus drink. But you can skip it too.

I have added few ice cubes in each glass, but you can use crushed ice too for the drink. Ice is an important element for the drink. It helps to maintain the drink to correct temperature till the end of the drink.

After adding ice, I have filled around 70% of the glass with pineapple juice. The rest of the glass has been filled with chilled club Soda. Give a gentle stir before drinking the Pineapple Mojito Mocktail.

Ingredients:

• 4-5 Pineapple chunks, small
• 4 Lemon chunks, small
• 4-5 Mint leaves
• Few Ice cubes (5-6, depends on the size of the glass)
• ½ tablespoon powdered Sugar (Quantity can vary according to preferred taste)
• A pinch of Rock salt (1/8th teaspoon)
• 130 ml Chilled Pineapple juice, (Fill 70% of the glass after adding Ice cubes)
• 60 ml Chilled Club soda (Fill rest of the glass)
• Lemon slices and Mint leaves for garnishing

1. Add the Lemon slices into the glass.
   

2. Add some fresh Mint leaves.
   

3. Add few chunks of Pineapple.
   

4. Muddle all the contents with the help of a muddler. I have used the edge of rolling pin to muddle the chunks and herbs.
   

5. Add some ice cubes.
   

6. Add Sugar powder into the glass.
   

7. Add a pinch of rock Salt.
   

8. Pour Pineapple juice into the glass up to 70% of level.
   
   

9. Fill rest of the part by pouring chilled Club Soda.
   

10. Stir the content with the help of a stirrer.
    

11. Garnish the glass with some Mint leaves and Lemon slices.