Muddled Gin with Mint
A vibrant, herbaceous cocktail where fresh mint and lemon elevate gin's botanicals with bright, effervescent notes. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon 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 140 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 gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 4 fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, add 4 fresh mint leaves, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup. Muddle gently for 15 seconds until mint oils release and ingredients combine.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz gin and 1 cup ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
