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VIRGIN CARDAMOM MOJITO

This is a recipe of how to make a refreshing Virgin Mojito using just 5 ingredients. We have used the best, warm and sweet spice Cardamom to bring a unique flavour to a traditional mojito.

Just serve with plenty of ice and let it this mojito be the talk of the town!

Cardamom mojito without alcohol made with real cardamom pods.

Mojito


It should be pronounced muh-hee-tow,  and is the world’s renowned drink for any party.  It is believed that this classic cocktail’s birthplace was Havana, Cuba.

A typical mojito is consists of white rum, soda water, sugar, lime juice, and mint.

Not only to be consumed in hot weather but all year round.

Virgin Cardamom Mojito


A unique twist on the classic Mojito! 

Our cardamom mojito is actually a mocktail. This non-alcoholic drink is prepared with Indian spice Cardamom, refreshing mint, lime juice and soda water.

The simple syrup is prepared using aromatic and enticing spice cardamom pods and sugar. The cardamom creates a unique backbone of flavour and merges it well with cooling and refreshing mint.

Cardamom and its use

Cardamom or Elychi, which is how we pronounce in Hindi, is an ancient spice that is abundantly growing in southern parts of India.

It is not cheap, almost as expensive as saffron, however, you don’t have to use in large quantity to get its flavours and benefits.

There are two types of cardamom pods available in the market, green and black. Green ones are smaller pods whereas black ones are larger with a deep wrinkle on them.

Both versions are heavily used in Indian cooking and both have great medicinal values.

Green cardamoms are aromatic, sweet and warm which is versatile and can be used in sweet and savoury dishes, black ones can be only used in savoury dishes.

Some recipes will call for whole cardamom pods and some will use cardamom powder. Usually, black cardamom is used whole in recipes.

Our recipes using cardamom are Homemade Indian Curry Masala Powder, Kala Jamun and Karak Chai.

We not only add cardamom in just Indian cooking, but love to add in this creamiest Cardamom Potato Dauphinoise too!

Due to our obsession with home remedies, we like to keep a small amount of cardamom pods in our handbag for any bouts of nausea!

Buying and storage of Cardamom?

Generally, cardamom is available in three forms, whole cardamom, seeds and powder.

It is best to buy the whole cardamom pods which are more greenish and plump, seeds and ground cardamom loses it’s freshness and flavours quite quickly.

The cardamom pods are stored in a sealed container or jar and kept away from direct sunlight in a cool and dry place.

Cardamom seeds or powder stored in a similar manner, but use it quickly as they lose its potency very quickly.

Ingredients in Non-alcoholic Cardamom Mojito


1. Cardamom – we are using green cardamom pods for this recipe.

2. Sugar – using sugar to make a cardamom simple syrup and we have used regular white sugar works fine. For a vegan option make sure that the sugar you use it is suitable for vegan uses.

3. Soda water – any soda water or club soda will work.

4. Lime – a mojito can not be complete without using fresh lime or lime juice, get juicy and plump limes.

5. Mint –  fresh mint leaves.


Soda water and club soda are the same thing which is artificially carbonated. Do not use sparkling mineral water as it is not quite as fizzy as soda water.

How to make Virgin Cardamom Mojito with 5 ingredients step-by-step?

The first step is to make cardamom simple syrup for this recipe. Use equal parts of sugar and water.

⦿ In a pan place water, sugar and smashed cardamom pods over medium heat.

⦿ Stir until all the sugar dissolved.

⦿ Turn off the heat and let it cool, strain and store in a jar and seal tightly with the lid or use it in a recipe.

              This simple syrup will keep refrigerated for about a month.

⦿ Place mint, lime or lime juice in 2 tall glass and bruise it with a muddler or pestle.

⦿ Add ice, simple syrup and soda water and mix.

⦿ Garnish with more mint and lime wedges or slices.

How to make Cardamom Mojito? Just add some white rum like Bacardi, Havana Club, C. Caroni or Captain Morgan to name a few.

Non-alcoholic Mojito Tips!

A very useful key to a great mojito is that always bruise mint and lime in the glass itself with a muddler or pestle, this process called muddling. This process releases great flavours to the drink.

But be careful not to give so much pressure as it may damage the glass and it is harmful.

If you don’t want to muddle lime wedges in the glass it’s totally fine as sometimes this processes lends bitter flavour to a mojito if overly muddled.  Instead, you can add lime juice with mint leaves.

If you are serving this drink for a big party, always use simple sugar syrup, not granulated sugar as it takes time to dissolve the sugar in and you don’t want your guest waiting for it. Also, keep some lime juice ready too.

What to serve with Cardamom Mojito?

Since mojitos hail from Cuba, some exotic and fresh flavour food go so well with it, you may want to serve Mango & Passion fruit Salsa, or Guacamole with some salty tortilla
chips.

Low-fat Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadilla, pair so well with this refreshing drink.

For a dessert,  No-Bake Lime, Ginger and White Chocolate Cheesecake or Caribbean Inspired Mango, Coconut and Coconut Lassi would fit the bill.

This refreshing and flavourful mojito made with cardamom simple syrup.

More Virgin/Non-alcoholic Drink recipes

1. Non-alcoholic Green Apple Martini

2. Homemade Clove & Mint Ginger Beer

3. Virgin Mixed Berry Caipirinha 

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Virgin cardamom mojito served in a glass with a yellow paper straw

VIRGIN CARDAMOM MOJITO

Hayley Dhanecha
This cardamom mojito is a refreshing and flavourful mocktail that has a unique flavour and can be done only with 5 ingredients.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine cuban, Indian fusion
Servings 2
Calories 166 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 Green Cardamom pods
  • 300 ml Soda water
  • 4 tbsp mint leaves fresh
  • 6 tbsp sugar
  • 1 lime
  • Ice to serve

Instructions
 

  • Crush the cardamom pods (skin on) and boil along with 6 tbsp sugar and 90ml water.
  • Once the sugar is dissolved, remove from the heat and allow the flavour to develop.
  • Strain the mixture and allow to cool completely.
  • Lightly muddle the mint leaves and lime wedges in 2 tall glasses.
  • Add the flavoured cardamom syrup.
  • Top with soda water and serve with extra mint leaves and ice!

Notes

For an alcoholic version add white rum with soda water.
If you don’t have a muddler or pestle tear the mint leaves with your hands and add.
Any simple syrup is made with sugar and water the ratio is 1:1

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
VIRGIN CARDAMOM MOJITO
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
166
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
36
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
128
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
43
g
14
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
36
g
40
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
442
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
 
55
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutritional information provided is an approximation calculated by an online calculator/plugin. Please consult a professional dietitian for nutritional advice.

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Recipe Rating




jayashree

Friday 20th of March 2020

This is a perfect drink for summer. Hot, sultry days are here now, you reminded me to make this, thanks ! Nice share.

Motions and Emotions

Thursday 19th of March 2020

A perfect drink for the warmer and hot days... Twist of cardamon is lovely and it makes the drink more Indian...

Anshu

Thursday 19th of March 2020

Cardamom mojito!! Wow!! Sounds so interesting. And your pics as always are making this beautiful drink look even more delectable....

Mayuri Patel

Wednesday 18th of March 2020

Beautiful clicks, making the cardamom mojito so tempting. This is what I need right away as its just too hot here. Love the idea of using cardamom as it pairs so well with lime or lemon.

JollyHomemadeRecipes

Wednesday 18th of March 2020

Wow! I want some of this delicious cardamom based virgin mojito. I love the bright colours & it is a great way to beat the heat.