Sparkling Wicked Mint Fizz
A lively, sparkling cocktail with fresh mint and lime balanced by a touch of sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh lime juice, and mint simple syrup 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 150 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
- 1.5 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz mint simple syrup
- 3 oz club soda
- 1 for garnish fresh mint sprig
- as needed crushed ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice and pour in 1.5 oz white rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz mint simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled highball glass filled with crushed ice.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz club soda and gently stir with a bar spoon for 8 seconds to mix without losing fizz.
- Step 5: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, gently slapped between your palms to release aroma, placed upright in the glass.
