Jul 14 2026

Nojito Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

sprite / mint / lime

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Optional Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lime

    Cut the lime in half. Squeeze the juice from one half into a mixing glass or shaker. Reserve the other half for garnishing.

  2. 2

    Muddle the Mint

    Add the fresh mint leaves to the mixing glass with the lime juice. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves to release their oils, being careful not to shred them.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the Sprite to the mixing glass with the muddled mint and lime juice. Stir gently to combine the flavors.

  2. 4

    Add Ice

    Fill a serving glass with ice cubes, then pour the prepared Sprite and mint mixture over the ice.

Garnishing

  1. 5

    Add Garnishes

    If desired, add additional mint leaves and lime slices on top of the drink for a decorative touch.

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