Seasonal Cocktail Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Fruit
Chop the fresh seasonal fruit into small pieces if necessary. If using berries, they can remain whole. Set aside.
- 2
Muddle the Mint
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the chopped fruit, simple syrup, and lemon juice into the shaker with the muddled mint. Use a spoon to mix everything together gently.
- 4
Add Spirits
Pour in the gin or vodka over the fruit and mint mixture. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- 5
Shake Well
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine all ingredients and chill the mixture.
- 6
- 7
Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with a sprig of fresh mint and additional pieces of seasonal fruit, if desired.