Zydeco Recipe
A refreshing cocktail with a unique twist.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes to chill it while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of vodka, 1 oz of lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.
- 3
Shake It Up
Add a handful of fresh mint leaves to the shaker. Fill the shaker with ice, cover it, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine the ingredients and infuse the mint flavor.
- 4
Strain and Pour
Remove the ice from the chilled glass and strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass, leaving the mint leaves behind.
- 5
Top It Off
Gently pour 4 oz of ginger beer into the glass to top off the cocktail.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with a lemon wedge and a sprig of mint for a refreshing finish.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Zydeco cocktail!