Natural Mojito Juice Recipe
Servings: 2 glasses
Prep time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
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Fresh Mint Leaves – 1 small bunch (about 15–20 leaves)
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Lemon or Lime – 2 medium-sized (juiced)
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Honey or Brown Sugar – 2 tablespoons (to taste)
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Chilled Sparkling Water / Soda Water – 2 cups
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Crushed Ice – 1 cup
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Cucumber slices (optional) – for extra freshness
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Instructions
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Prepare the mint base
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Wash the mint leaves thoroughly.
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In a sturdy glass or jug, add mint leaves and sugar/honey.
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Use a muddler (or the back of a spoon) to gently crush the mint leaves. This releases the natural oils and aroma.
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Add citrus punch
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Squeeze fresh lemon or lime juice directly into the glass/jug.
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Mix gently with the muddled mint.
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Chill it up
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Add crushed ice to the mixture.
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Pour in chilled sparkling water or soda water slowly.
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Final touch
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Stir lightly so mint leaves and lime juice spread evenly.
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Garnish with lemon slices, extra mint sprigs, and cucumber if you like.
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Serve immediately
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Best enjoyed cold and fresh to preserve the minty aroma.
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Where to Get Ingredients in Dhaka
1. Fresh Mint Leaves
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Available in Shwapno, Agora, Meena Bazar, or Unimart in the fresh herbs section.
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Local kitchen markets like Karwan Bazar, Gulshan 1 DCC market, or New Market also sell fresh mint (seasonal).
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2. Lemon / Lime
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Available year-round in all supermarkets and wet markets in Dhaka.
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Deshi lemon is smaller and tangier; imported lime is larger and slightly less acidic.
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3. Honey / Brown Sugar
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Pure honey from Aarong, Meena Bazar, or Shwapno.
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Brown sugar in the baking aisle of Unimart, Agora, or Meena Bazar.
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4. Sparkling Water / Soda Water
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Kinley, Perrier, or San Pellegrino available at Unimart, Shwapno, or Agora.
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Local option: Pran Club Soda (much cheaper, works fine).
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5. Cucumber & Ice
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Fresh cucumbers available everywhere.
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Ice can be made at home or bought in sealed packs from large supermarkets.
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