Jul 14 2026
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Captain’s Choice No-jito Recipe

Inspired by La Strega
Time7m
Serves1

A spirit-free option available at Stray Pirate.

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Ingredients

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No-Jito Base

Garnish & Ice

Method

Prep & Muddle

  1. 1

    Prepare glass

    Place the mint leaves and cucumber slices into a sturdy tall glass or mixing glass.

  2. 2

    Add the fresh lime juice and simple syrup on top of the mint and cucumber.

  3. 3

    Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently muddle 8–10 times just to bruise the mint and release cucumber juices. Avoid over-muddling the mint to prevent bitterness.

Mix & Build

  1. 4

    If using a nonalcoholic rum alternative, pour it into the glass and gently stir once to combine with the muddled mixture.

  2. 5

    Fill the glass with crushed ice up to about 3/4 full.

  3. 6

    Top with club soda (approximately 4 oz). Stir gently but thoroughly with a bar spoon to integrate the soda and syrup while keeping carbonation.

Garnish & Serve

  1. 7

    Add a fresh mint sprig and a lime wheel or wedge to the rim for aroma and presentation.

  2. 8

    Serve immediately with a short straw. Encourage the drinker to give the glass a gentle stir before sipping so the muddled cucumber and mint remain evenly distributed.

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