Mint-Lime Cooler
A vibrant and cooling cocktail featuring fresh mint and lime, perfect for a crowd-pleasing summer drink. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup 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 150 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
- 1.5 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz club soda
- as needed crushed ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a sturdy mixing glass, gently muddle 8 fresh mint leaves with 3/4 oz simple syrup to release the mint oils without tearing the leaves.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 oz white rum and 1 oz fresh lime juice to the glass.
- Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with crushed ice and stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and combine.
- Step 4: Strain gently into a Collins glass filled with crushed ice.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir lightly to incorporate.
- Step 6: Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wheel perched on the rim.
