If you’re looking for a refreshing and delicious beverage, this refreshing mint cocktail is perfect for you. Made with fresh mint leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, gin, and tonic water, this drink is an explosion of flavor. Let’s get to the recipe!
Ingredients for this Mint Cocktail:
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 oz (30ml) simple syrup
- 1.7 oz (50ml) gin
- Tonic water to top
- Ice cubes as needed
How to make this Mint Cocktail:
- Place the mint leaves and the lime juice into a highball glass.
- Add the simple syrup and muddle well using a muddler to release the mint oils.
- Pour in the gin and stir well.
- Fill the glass with ice and top it off with tonic water.
- Garnish with a few extra fresh mint leaves.
- Enjoy your drink!
Pro Tip:
For an even more intense mint flavor, you can add a few drops of peppermint extract to your simple syrup.
Did you know?
Peppermint is a hybrid plant created from the combination of watermint and spearmint. It is widely used in cooking and the cosmetics industry, thanks to its refreshing aroma and therapeutic properties.
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