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, 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 "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 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.
