Nettle Mojito (non-alcoholic)
The green herbal notes and lively citrus freshness make this drink the perfect, uncomplicated choice for warm evenings.
Content
Zutaten
Makes 2–3 drinks (approx. 7 dl)
100
g
Salat
50
g
Kräuter
Optional
½
Stück
Salatgurke
2
Scheiben
Limetten
2
Zweige
Minze
Zubereitung
01
Limette und Äpfel gut waschen und in Stücke schneiden.
02
Alle Zutaten durch einen Entsafter geben
Achtung: Handschuhe bei den Brennnesseln tragen.
03
Einige Eiswürfel in die gewünschten Gläser geben.
04
Den Brennnesselsaft auf die Gläser gleichmässig aufteilen.
05
Mit Tonic oder Mineralwasser auffüllen.
06
Mit Limettenscheibe und Minze dekorieren.
Tip
- If using mineral water, you may wish to sweeten it with a little agave syrup to taste.
- If you don’t have a juicer, you can purée the nettle leaves together with the mint and 1–2 dl of water, then strain through a cloth. Top up with apple juice and tonic water, add ice cubes, and serve.
Recipe video
Über die Autoren
Caro and Tobi Thaler have been creating recipes for EGK’s herbal newsletter since 2022. Both completed an apprenticeship as chefs, but later went on to pursue different career paths: Caro in the social sector, and Tobi in the technology industry.
Their passion for cooking has remained, and they share this passion under the motto ‘life is colourful’ on their recipe portal foodwerk.ch, amongst other places. In keeping with the family tradition, their daughter Liv also contributes a recipe every now and then.
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