Shaken Bourbon Ginger Beer with Lime and Mint

Name: Shaken Bourbon Ginger Beer with Lime and Mint
Prep time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon; 4 oz ginger beer; 1/2 oz fresh lime juice; 5 leaves fresh mint leaves

A vibrant, herbaceous cocktail where fresh mint and lime brighten bourbon and spicy ginger beer for a perfectly balanced sip.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 7 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

2 oz bourbon
4 oz ginger beer
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
5 leaves fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, add 5 fresh mint leaves and muddle gently for 5 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and fill the shaker with ice.
Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty, then strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Step 4: Top with 4 oz ginger beer, stir gently, and garnish with a mint sprig.