3.0 – 1 reviews • Lime Recipes
| Level: |
Easy |
| Total: |
1 hr |
| Active: |
10 min |
| Yield: |
4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 bunch fresh mint
- 1/2 cup dry gin
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons grenadine
- 4 cups club soda
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- For the mint lime simple syrup: Place a small saucepot over medium heat. Pour in the sugar, lime juice and 1/2 cup water. Add the mint and simmer until the sugar is dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and cool completely, then remove and discard the mint. This can be stored in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For the cocktail: Fill 4 Collins glasses with ice to chill.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the gin, lime juice and 1/4 cup mint lime simple syrup. Shake vigorously and strain over the ice in the chilled Collins glasses. Slowly pour 1/2 teaspoon grenadine on top of each cocktail, then divide the club soda on top of each. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size |
1 of 4 servings |
| Calories |
186 |
| Total Fat |
0 g |
| Saturated Fat |
0 g |
| Carbohydrates |
29 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
1 g |
| Sugar |
27 g |
| Protein |
0 g |
| Cholesterol |
0 mg |
| Sodium |
54 mg |
