Citrus Mint Mocktail Recipe – Hotel Style Guide in 7 Steps
Citrus Mint mocktail recipe in hotel style with SOP, garnish & presentation guide. Refreshing bar style beverage for restaurant preparation.
RUKAIYA KADIWAL 
Talk behind the stick is shifting toward cleaner, herb-driven refreshers, drinks that cool fast and don’t hang heavy.
This one works when the mint stays fresh and the citrus stays sharp.
Mint is your top note. Treat it rough, and it turns bitter.
Lemon brings the bite. Orange rounds it out.
Sugar syrup just smooths the edges. Don’t let it take over.
Soda lifts the whole build. But only if you keep it tight.
Simple drink. Easy to mess up if you rush it.
Preparation Method
Add fresh mint leaves and sugar syrup into a mixing glass.
Gently muddle, press, don’t crush. You want aroma, not bitterness.
Add lemon juice and orange juice.
Stir clean to bring it together.
Fill a chilled highball glass with crushed ice.
Pour the mix over the ice in one smooth motion.
Top with chilled soda water.
Give it a light stir with a bar spoon, keep the fizz alive.
Mixologist Note:
If the mint tastes harsh, you’ve already lost it.
SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)
Use fresh citrus only, flat juice kills the drink.
Muddle mint gently, overworking brings bitterness fast.
Measure with a jigger. Balance shows immediately here.
Keep sweetness controlled, this drink should feel crisp, not sweet.
Always use chilled glassware.
Add soda last, right before service.
Keep tools clean and ready.
Serve immediately, this pour drops quick.
Mixologist Note:
Fresh, cold, and sharp, that’s the standard.
Garnish & Presentation
Set a fresh mint sprig, tap it first to wake the aroma.
Add a clean lemon wheel on the rim.
Drop in an orange slice for contrast.
Keep the glass clean and the color bright.
Optional: straw for service.
Mixologist Note:
Guests smell this drink before they sip it, make it count.
Glassware & Serving Tips
Serve in a chilled highball glass (300–350 ml capacity).
Pre-chill before the build, always.
Wipe the glass, no drips, no fingerprints.
Serve on a coaster or beverage napkin.
Get it out fast, fresh and fizzy is the whole point.
Mixologist Note:
Speed and freshness sell this drink twice.
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Ingredients
- Fresh Lemon Juice – 20 ml
- Fresh Orange Juice – 80 ml
- Sugar Syrup – 15 ml
- Fresh Mint Leaves – 8–10 leaves
- Soda Water – 120 ml
- Ice Cubes – 50 g
- Lemon Slice – 1
- Orange Slice – 1
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Sugars: 20 g
- Vitamin C: 50 mg
- Fat: 0 g
Directions
Citrus Mint Mocktail Recipe Directions
1. Add mint leaves and sugar syrup into a mixing glass.
2. Gently muddle to release aroma.
3. Add lemon juice and orange juice.
4. Stir well to mix flavors.
5. Fill a highball glass with crushed ice.
6. Pour the mixture over ice.
7. Top with soda water and stir gently.
8. Garnish with lemon, orange, and mint Serve immediately.
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