Ginger-Mint Rum Highball
A lively highball cocktail combining the zesty warmth of fresh ginger with cooling mint and golden rum, topped with sparkling ginger beer. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together aged rum, fresh lime juice, fresh ginger juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz aged rum
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz fresh ginger juice
- 6 mint leaves
- 3 oz ginger beer
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a tall Collins glass, lightly muddle 6 fresh mint leaves to release aroma but keep them mostly intact.
- Step 2: Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top, then pour 2 oz aged rum, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz fresh ginger juice over the ice.
- Step 3: Stir gently for 15 seconds to combine the ingredients without bruising the mint too much.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz ginger beer, pouring slowly to maintain carbonation.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing 1 lime wheel inside the glass against the side and a small sprig of mint on top for a fresh presentation.
