Cardamom Mojito Mocktail - a refreshing non alcoholic drink made with a homemade cardamom simple syrup, fresh lime, soda and plenty of mint. Who knew this combination would taste so good!
A Fun Twist on the Classic Mojito!
An Indian spice in a Cuban mocktail? Why the heck not!
I love adding cardamom in unlikely combinations - these creamy cardamom potato dauphinoise and smooth saffron & cardamom Mexican horchata are perfect examples.
The cardamom flavour is delicate here but it's definitely there. It peeks through the lime and minty-ness in a way that shouldn't work, but totally does!
Serve this non alcoholic drink the same way you would a mojito. It would also make a welcome addition to a Diwali dinner party.
Hayley x
Ingredients you'll need
Be sure to check out the full recipe and exact ingredient list below in the recipe card.
1. Cardamom - I use green cardamom only for this recipe. Black cardamom is too savoury and won't work here.
2. Sugar - I'm using white sugar to make a cardamom simple syrup.
3. Soda water - any soda water or sparkling water will work. I do find though that sparkling water is not as fizzy.
4. Lime - a mojito can not be complete without using fresh lime or lime juice. Use juicy and plump limes for maximum juice extraction.
5. Mint - fresh mint leaves.
Step By Step Method & Tips
This simple syrup will keep refrigerated for about a month.
Be careful when muddling - too much will make the drink bitter
More Virgin/Non-alcoholic Drink recipes
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2. Homemade Clove & Mint Ginger Beer
3. Virgin Mixed Berry Caipirinha
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Cardamom Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients
- 3 green cardamom pods
- 300 millilitres soda water
- 4 tablespoon mint leaves fresh
- 6 tablespoon sugar
- 1 lime
- ice cubes to serve
Instructions
- Crush the cardamom pods (skin on) and boil along with the 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.
- Equally divide the flavoured cardamom syrup between the two glasses.
- Top with soda water and serve with extra mint leaves and ice.
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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jayashree says
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 says
A perfect drink for the warmer and hot days... Twist of cardamon is lovely and it makes the drink more Indian...
Anshu says
Cardamom mojito!! Wow!! Sounds so interesting. And your pics as always are making this beautiful drink look even more delectable....
Mayuri Patel says
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 says
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.
Bless My Food by PAYAL says
Every beautiful looking dish doesn't necessarily call for complicated steps to follow, and here is an example of the same.
Such a delightful treat with simple method.
Indfused says
Love the addition of cardamom in Mojito, Jagruti! Those flavors go so well together. Your pics are brilliant as always!
Lata Lala says
Virgin cardamom mojito sounds so interesting Jagruti. I cannot imagine to use cardamom for making mocktails. The flavours of this must be very interesting.
Lovely share.
Pavani says
Amazing clicks for an easy and refreshing drink. Love your twist of adding cardamom to mojito - sounds so exotic and delicious.
cookingwithsapana says
Such refreshing and flavorful mojito, love the idea of using cardamoms in it. Lovely pictures Jagruti 🙂