Muddled Rum Limeade with Fresh Mint

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A cooling and citrusy rum cocktail with muddled fresh mint and limeade, ideal for summer evenings. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh limeade, fresh mint leaves 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.

Prep: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 8 fresh mint leaves and 0.5 oz simple syrup in a sturdy mixing glass. Gently muddle the mint to release oils without tearing leaves.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz white rum and 1.5 oz fresh limeade to the glass.
  3. Step 3: Fill the glass with crushed ice, then stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and combine the flavors.
  4. Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a sprig of mint and a thin lime wheel placed on the rim.

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