Mojito Mocktail

SERVES 4 •  

Although I no longer drink alcohol because of its lack of nutrients, I love a fancy cocktail as much as the next girl. Here’s a healthy twist on one of my favorites. For a festive touch, top this tart drink with an emerald-colored slice of lime and a sprig of mint.

2 cups ice cubes

½ cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves

3 limes, peeled

¹/8 teaspoon stevia

1 cup water

1 quart sparkling water

Lime slices, for garnish

Mint sprigs, for garnish

Prepare 4 glasses by placing ½ cup of the ice in each. Set aside.

In a high-powered blender, puree the mint, limes, stevia, and water until smooth. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove the pulp. Pour ¼ cup of the mojito mixture into each glass. Fill the remainder of each glass with sparkling water and stir. Garnish each glass with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint and serve.