Muddled Mint and Citrus Sparkler
A light, bubbly cocktail featuring muddled mint and fresh citrus, balanced with a touch of sweetness and sparkling water. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together fresh mint leaves, fresh lemon juice, fresh orange 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
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz gin
- 2 oz sparkling water
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 mint sprig for garnish
- 1 thin orange wheel for garnish
Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →
Equipment for this recipe
Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.
Instructions
- Step 1: Place 8 fresh mint leaves into a mixing glass and gently muddle for 10 seconds to release essential oils without tearing the leaves.
- Step 2: Add 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 1 oz fresh orange juice, 3/4 oz simple syrup, and 2 oz gin into the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into a large Collins glass filled with crushed ice.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir briefly to combine.
- Step 6: Garnish with a mint sprig slapped to release aroma and a thin orange wheel rested on the rim.
