Shaken Mint Citrus Cooler
A refreshing, herbaceous cooler blending fresh mint with bright citrus and a touch of sweetness, shaken to icy perfection. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together fresh mint leaves, fresh lime juice, and fresh grapefruit 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 195 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 lime juice
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz gin
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 mint sprig
- 1 grapefruit twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle 8 fresh mint leaves with 1/2 oz simple syrup to release the oils.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, and 1 oz elderflower liqueur to the shaker.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with crushed ice to near the top and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until frosty cold.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove mint bits.
- Step 5: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig placed upright and a grapefruit twist expressed over the surface and rested on the rim.
