1 cocktail
5 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces gin
- 2 to 4 ounces soda water to top
- Lime wedge and a mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add the mint leaves and lime juice and gently muddle to release the mint's flavor.
- Pour in the simple syrup and gin.
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled, about 15 seconds.
- Fill a highball glass with ice and strain the chilled gin mixture into the glass.
- Top off the glass with soda water to your taste, gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge for a touch of color and extra aroma.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g