Vietnamese Lemongrass Gin Smash

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A vibrant, herbal cocktail with fresh lemongrass and citrus that captures the essence of Vietnamese flavors. This Vietnamese recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lime juice, lemongrass 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 145 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: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 145 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, gently muddle 6 fresh mint leaves with 0.75 oz lemongrass syrup to release aroma.
  2. Step 2: Add 1.75 oz gin and 0.75 oz fresh lime juice to the mixing glass.
  3. Step 3: Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir briskly for 20 seconds to chill and dilute.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture into a double old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by placing a whole lemongrass stalk upright in the glass, lightly bruised at the base to release fragrance.

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