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May 17, 2013

Honest Mojitos – Honest Tea Review and Giveaway

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Sugar Free Mojitos #lowcarb The other day, I told my son he could go get a pop from the fridge.  This is a rather remarkable event for several reasons.  In the first instance, he had no idea what I was talking about when I said pop, so I had to explain that pop was the Canadian term for soda.  Apparently being a Canadian while raising kids in the US can lead to some cultural misunderstandings.  Secondly, it was remarkable that I was even uttering the sentence to him at all.  I very rarely let my kids have pop (soda), and I never offer it to them of my own accord.  I’ve never been much of a pop (soda) drinker, and although we keep some around the house, it’s mostly for guests and a six pack can last us months upon months.

Sugary, carbonated drinks have never been my thing, as they tend to make me feel more parched than I started off with, but I am also not very keen on the artificial sweeteners in most diet pops.  And given the epidemic of obesity in our society, I am so very glad that pop (soda) drinking was not a habit I ever developed.  I usually stick to water to quench my thirst.  But I occasionally find myself sick of the taste of H2O and eager for something else to cool my tongue, and it’s not easy to find something that meets my specifications.

Sugar Free Mojitos #lowcarb

Enter Honest Tea and Honest Fizz.  The dear Vijay of NoshOn.It, a fun foodie website run by local Bostonians, asked if I wanted to work with Honest Tea and try out their line of zero calorie beverages.  Knowing my low carb, healthy bent, he was very careful to find out exactly what they sweetened their drinks with and present me with all the information.  Since they use erythritol and stevia, I was happy to give them a go but was still somewhat doubtful they’d live up to my expectations.  They sent a wonderful sample pack of their teas and pops (sodas) and I was seriously impressed.  My Honest Review of the Honest Tea zero calorie beverages?  They are honestly good.  It takes a lot to win over a non-pop (soda) drinker, so I am not just saying that.  My favourites were the Lemon Limey and the Professor Fizz (their take on Doctor Pepper).  It’s the closest “diet” pop (soda) to the real thing I’ve ever tasted and since I don’t like sugary drinks, I like it even better than the real thing.

I also thought it would be fun to try making one of my favourite cocktails to showcase the Honest Fizz products.  I fell hard and fast in love with mojitos from the first sip many years ago, but since they’re typically made with sugar syrup, they’re hard to recreate with low carb sweeteners.  I’ve tried a couple of times and not been happy with the results.  But the moment I tasted the Lemon Limey Honest Fizz, I thought it might be a good substitute for the club soda and allow me to skip the sweetener altogether.  So below, I present you the Honest Mojito, a perfect blend of mint, lime, rum and a bit of sweet Fizz.  They were delicious!

Sugar Free Mojitos #lowcarb

The Giveaway:

Honest Tea is also giving one reader the chance to win a 30 day supply of Honest Fizz.  If you’re a pop (soda) drinker who’s trying to get healthier, I think you will be impressed.  If you’re like me, a non-pop (soda) drinker who occasionally want something a little different, I think you will also be impressed.

 Honest Tea would like to keep you refreshed for 30 days, on us. Enjoy our new bubbly brew—all the fun of a natural soda with zero guilt. We hope you’ll find it a sip in the right direction.
Samples of Honest Tea products and the giveaway items were provided to me by Honest Tea through the NoshOnIt Publisher Partner Program.

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Honest Mojitos - Sugar-Free
A sugar-free take on the classic mojito, made with a zero calorie, zero carb, naturally sweetened soda.
Servings: 2 mojitos
Ingredients
  • 10 fresh mint leaves
  • 3 ounces white rum
  • Ice
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 can Lemon Limey Honest Fizz
Instructions
  1. Divide mint leaves between two highball glasses and use a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to crush.
  2. Divide rum between glasses and let sit 3 minutes to infuse with mint flavour.
  3. Add ice to each glass and divide lime juice between them.
  4. Top up with Lemon Limey Honest Fizz.
Recipe Notes

Serves 2. Each mojito has 2.5 g of carbs.

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Filed Under: Beverages & Cocktails, Gluten Free, Low Carb Tagged With: lime juice, mint, mojito, rum

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Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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Comments

  1. Miranda says

    May 17, 2013 at 7:00 am

    Rootbeer sounds the best – too bad they don’t have a cola, but I’m excited that there is another brand making stevia and erythritol sweetened sodas.

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  2. Katherine says

    May 17, 2013 at 7:24 am

    The root beer sounds great!

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  3. Judy says

    May 17, 2013 at 7:28 am

    Orange!

    Reply
  4. Helene D'souza says

    May 17, 2013 at 7:38 am

    Soda beverages were very rare in my childhood. I mean it wasn’t that common in our area.. Syrups were much more wanted and enjoyed by the folks there. We are in the middle of the hottest season so I would really love your drink and I wouldn’t mind trying out honest fizz too. The brand looks good. =)

    Reply
  5. The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says

    May 17, 2013 at 7:44 am

    I adore mojitos and applaud you for another low carb version! It looks fantastic and is making me want one before 8 a.m. Regarding what kind of Honest Fizz I’d like, I’d have to go with Orange. That and a scoop of ice cream will be perfect on this 80+ degree day.

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  6. Stephanie says

    May 17, 2013 at 8:10 am

    There are hardly any words to describe how excited I am about this. I LOVE a mojito and haven’t had one in years…

    Reply
  7. Melissa Bowlby says

    May 17, 2013 at 8:47 am

    Since completing a sugar detox, I’ve been on the lookout for a cocktail that I can have without too much guilt! I think this is the one!!! Looking forward to trying the Lemon Limey….

    Reply
  8. Kelly says

    May 17, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Mmmmmmm…I haven’t seen these. Now I must find them. Pop is a big weakness of mine…love the carbonation.

    Reply
  9. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

    May 17, 2013 at 9:23 am

    I love mojitos but also dislike all the sugar – this is such a great idea. I’d love to try these drinks.

    Reply
  10. Lisa says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:16 am

    I think root beer would be my first choice to try!

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  11. Lisa says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:20 am

    Question – so the Professor Fizz has 5 carbs – you think that they are from the Erythritol and Stevia – so good sugar alcohol?

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    • Carolyn says

      May 17, 2013 at 11:35 am

      All the Fizz has 5 carbs and it’s definitely from the erythritol because there is nothing in any of them besides carbonated water, a little colour and natural flavour, erythritol and stevia! 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        May 17, 2013 at 2:31 pm

        I think I would then count as 0 net carbs since erythritol and Stevia have no effect on my blood sugar – unlike, say, maltitol, which is EVIL! LOL Thank you!

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        • Carolyn says

          May 17, 2013 at 8:31 pm

          I certainly count it as 0 carb for myself, since neither thing has any effect on my blood glucose either!

          Reply
  12. Melinda @cookingalamel says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:50 am

    I’ve been having fun playing around with the Zevia stevia/erythritol sweetened pops, so I’m so interested to see Honest Tea’s take! I’m from Pittsburgh, and I too call it pop – it’s always interesting to hear about which regions call it what.

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  13. Catherine H. says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:24 am

    Not a soda drinker either–but I do love me some alcohol. I would definitely enjoy this stuff.

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    • Catherine H. says

      May 17, 2013 at 11:26 am

      Lemon Limey and Professor Fizz are the most interesting to me.

      Reply
  14. RavieNomNoms says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:29 am

    Love love loving it! Perfect for these warmer months!

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  15. Emily says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:47 am

    These look DELISH!

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  16. jessica w says

    May 17, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    I would love to try the lemon lime fizz!

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  17. Maureen says

    May 17, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    They all look wonderful and I’m sure, will be so refreshing with summer on it’s way!

    Reply
  18. Jennifer C. says

    May 17, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    Can’t wait to try the root beer

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  19. Erika says

    May 17, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    I’m not a pop drinker either, so this is good news. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  20. Sarah G says

    May 17, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Oh wow, can you find these in stores?? I love an occasional diet soda and this would be so perfect!

    Reply
  21. Becky says

    May 17, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    My favorite diet pop is Dr. Pepper Diet. But I also realize those artificial sweeteners can’t be doing me any favors. I’d love to find an acceptable substitute! So Professor Fizz would get my vote.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      May 17, 2013 at 2:09 pm

      This is very much like Dr. Pepper, the taste is almost spot on, except less overpoweringly sweet!

      Reply
  22. Keith Veilleux says

    May 17, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    ROOT BEER!!!

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  23. [email protected] says

    May 17, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    I don’t drink soda/pop (or coke where I grew up!) either but I DO love Mojito’s too and I would love to try them with the Lemon Limey!

    Reply
  24. Carolyn says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    That sounds great. I’ve pretty much given up soda, but my favorites used to be cream soda and Jupina. I’d love to find those in healthy versions.

    Reply
  25. Marcia says

    May 18, 2013 at 6:43 am

    I would LOVE to win this!! I NEED to try these – I rarely have anything other than water and this would be a great alternative once in a while!!

    Reply
  26. Louise DePino says

    May 18, 2013 at 7:31 am

    Root Beer sounds good to me…regular soda is toooo sweet…can’t wait to try Honest fizz!

    Reply
  27. Carol says

    May 18, 2013 at 7:35 am

    As a recently diagnosed diabetic who WAS a pop drinker (yes, in Ohio, we also call it pop), I am excited to try Professor Fizz!

    Reply
  28. Melissa M says

    May 18, 2013 at 7:40 am

    professor fizz!

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  29. Maryellen says

    May 18, 2013 at 7:53 am

    Can’t wait to try Lemon Limey and Professor Fizz!

    Reply
  30. Jean says

    May 18, 2013 at 7:58 am

    These Mojitos sound so good! Can’t wait to try one! 🙂

    Reply
  31. Kelly says

    May 18, 2013 at 8:07 am

    I would love to try Lemon Limey and Professor Fizz!

    Reply
  32. Pat says

    May 18, 2013 at 8:37 am

    Oh my goodness my daughter would love Professor Fizz as I never buy her “soda- pop” and she only gets Dr Pepper on the occasion we eat out.

    Reply
  33. Kimari says

    May 18, 2013 at 8:49 am

    Sound just what I have been looking for.

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  34. aimee says

    May 18, 2013 at 9:16 am

    yumminesssss! yes!

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  35. Mary Bahls says

    May 18, 2013 at 9:16 am

    My part of Wisconsin calls it “pop”, also.

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  36. Angie says

    May 18, 2013 at 9:23 am

    The orange pop! It reminds me of what I used to drink as a kid ; )

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  37. Shelly says

    May 18, 2013 at 9:32 am

    Definitely the orange!

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  38. Peggy Cole says

    May 18, 2013 at 10:03 am

    Root beer for me, please!

    Reply
  39. Vera says

    May 18, 2013 at 10:42 am

    I’d like to try!

    Reply
  40. Linda says

    May 18, 2013 at 11:54 am

    We don’t keep soft drinks in the house and only rarely drink them when eating out. I would love a good root beer!

    Reply
  41. Susan P says

    May 18, 2013 at 11:58 am

    Lemon-Limey!

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  42. gina says

    May 18, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    Root Beer sounds like the one I would love to try first

    Reply
  43. Susan says

    May 18, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    Oh, these sound wonderful!! Hope they are sugar-free 🙂

    Reply
  44. Charlotte says

    May 18, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    You had me at low carb mojito

    Reply
  45. amanda says

    May 18, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    These sound great! I’m always craving fizzy

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  46. Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says

    May 18, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    The Lemon Lime flavor sounds amazing!

    Reply
  47. Evelyn D says

    May 18, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    I grew up in SW PA and we call it POP as well! Since my fav is Diet Dr. Pepper, Professor Fizz will be the first flavor to try!

    Reply
  48. Skylar S says

    May 18, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    Root Beer!

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  49. Madeline says

    May 18, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    I’d love to try the Root Beer.

    Reply
  50. jo says

    May 18, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    Lemon Limey – oh yes, mojitos!

    Reply
  51. Kim says

    May 18, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    I’m pregnant & miss the very occasional mojito- too much sugar. (Can’t wait to try it after baby shows up!) The lemony fizz sounds very refreshing – so does the orange pop!

    Reply
  52. Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says

    May 18, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    Root beer sounds awesome!

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  53. Rebecca says

    May 18, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    The root beer looks the best to me. I call it pop too! 😉

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  54. Judy says

    May 18, 2013 at 10:49 pm

    these sound terrific-all of them, but I think Professor Fizz will be the one I try first.

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  55. Debbie Bray says

    May 19, 2013 at 12:09 am

    lemon lime

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  56. Fit på fett! says

    May 19, 2013 at 2:59 am

    Sounds great! Wonder if they are available in Europe!
    Elin

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  57. Gerri says

    May 19, 2013 at 5:34 am

    Root beer’s my first choice & a plus that it’s also organic. After that, Lemon Limey to make your mojito.

    Reply
  58. Pam says

    May 19, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    They all sound great, but I think I’d really be interested in the cherry and orange the most!

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  59. Dita says

    May 19, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    I would love to try Professor Fizz. They all sound great to me.

    Reply
  60. April says

    May 19, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    I’d like to try root beer! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  61. Chris says

    May 19, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    In Indiana it’s also called pop. These Honest Fizz beverages sound great. I would love to try one. I already really like the Honest Tea.

    Reply
  62. Danielle says

    May 19, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    Can’t wait to try these.

    Reply
  63. Linda says

    May 20, 2013 at 7:24 am

    What a great idea to use the pop to make a Mojitos. Do you know which stores carry Honest Fizz? Thanks for the great recipe!!

    Reply
  64. barbara n says

    May 20, 2013 at 7:26 am

    I would love to try the root beer

    Reply
  65. Michelle @amourbeurre says

    May 20, 2013 at 9:01 am

    Cherry!

    Reply
  66. Haley S says

    May 20, 2013 at 11:38 am

    Professor Fizz! (:

    Reply
  67. Amy S says

    May 20, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    Sounds wonderful!!!! Love to try em all….Professor Fizz would be first pick

    Reply
  68. Laura B. says

    May 20, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    root beer

    Reply
  69. Minerva says

    May 20, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    Will these be available in Canada?

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    • Carolyn says

      May 21, 2013 at 7:49 am

      As with all new products, it usually takes them a while to cross the border. Not sure if/when they will be available in Canada. They have a great website, you could probably ask them!

      Reply
  70. Ruby says

    May 20, 2013 at 11:30 pm

    So where can we find this product in Portland Oregon?

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    • Carolyn says

      May 21, 2013 at 7:49 am

      Good question. They have a store locator on their site, and they do say that they are nationwide now! http://www.honesttea.com/community/find/

      Reply
  71. Amy Tong says

    May 21, 2013 at 2:08 am

    I would love to try them all! But the Orange Pop is on top of the list!

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  72. shiloh says

    May 21, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    professor fizz sounds fantastic!

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  73. danielle dassero says

    May 21, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    Hmm I would like to try the Orange and the Cherry one

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  74. Allison says

    May 21, 2013 at 11:46 pm

    Lemon Limey and some gin!

    Reply
  75. Taylor says

    May 22, 2013 at 1:52 am

    Professor Fizz or Lemon Limey sound the best!

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  76. lucia says

    May 22, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    Cherry please! oooh 🙂

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  77. vivian says

    May 22, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    orange sounds good

    Reply
  78. taylor d says

    May 22, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    The root beer sounds so awesome!!!

    Reply
  79. Chrisi says

    May 22, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    Would really like the opportunity to try this naturally sweetened soda.

    Reply
    • Chrisi says

      May 22, 2013 at 9:13 pm

      The root beer is the one I would like to try the most.

      Reply
  80. Krystle says

    May 22, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    Professor Fizz or Root Beer!

    Reply
  81. Latoya says

    May 22, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    I’m from Michigan, we called it pop too.

    Reply
  82. beth says

    May 23, 2013 at 10:49 am

    I’ve tried and like the Professor Fizz. I have never been a soda drinker, and have LC for most of the last 10 years. I did enjoy the occasional Dr. Pepper from time to time, never a regular thing. The Honest version is quite good. I pick one up as a treat for myself from time to time when we are shopping at WF. Mama’s little afternoon pick me up. DH and I are going to try the Mojitos, possibly this weekend 😉

    Reply
  83. Theresa Spaulding says

    May 24, 2013 at 8:30 am

    These look great for warm summer evenings!

    Reply
  84. Kate says

    May 26, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    Lemon Limey sounds like it’s right up my alley… I’m always looking for great new ingredients to update my old carb heavy recipes to their new low carb counterparts. Thanks for the Mojito recipe! Can’t wait to try it and maybe some others with the Honest Fizz line!

    Reply
  85. Jordan D says

    May 26, 2013 at 11:25 pm

    I’d love to try Professor Fizz!

    Reply
  86. Kassandra says

    May 30, 2013 at 1:40 am

    I think I would really love the Professor Fizz! I definitely need to get my hands on some 🙂

    Reply

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