Non-Alcoholic Tangerine Mojito

A quick recipe for a refreshing, delicious, and eye-pleasing mojito mocktail

I saw some beautiful "honey tangerines" at the grocery store and thought they'd be the perfect ingredient in this bright and fresh mock-jito (sorry). You could easily substitute an orange or other variety of mandarin. I googled what the difference between mandarins, tangerines, and clementines are... I still barely understand. All I know is that any of them would be delicious in a mojito.

Honey Tangerine N/A Mojito

Even I Can Grow My Own Mint

I will admit that I have a black thumb... or whatever the opposite of a green thumb is. I cannot seem to grow anything except invasive species like blackberry bushes, ivy, and... MINT. I planted one mint starter last year and I literally can't kill it. It's the easiest herb to grow and I highly recommend throwing one in a pot if you're going to be crafting some homemade drinks this spring and summer.

Mint pairs great with most citrus and juices, so it's my go-to herb in many mocktail recipes and low-alcohol drinks. Rosemary is my second go-to herb and also pretty dummy-proof to grow year-round.

Try planting a few simple herbs for mocktails this year

Now, on to our tangerine mojito mocktail recipe.

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Ingredients

• 1 tangerine (or mandarin orange)

• 5-6 mint leaves

• Equal parts agave and lime juice (I used 1/2 oz each)

• 4 drops n/a orange bitters (check your label as many bitters contain alcohol)

• Soda

Instructions

1. Add peeled tangerine, mint, agave and lime juice to shaker.

2. Muddle 30 seconds.

3. Add ice and shake another 30 seconds.

4. Fill glass with fresh ice. Top with orange bitters.

5. Strain shaker mixer onto ice and top with soda.

For more tips or to watch a quick video on how to make this mocktail visit my Instagram. Cheers!