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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Start by chilling a highball glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Add the fresh mint leaves and gently muddle them to release their flavor.
- 3
Shake
Add ice cubes to the shaker, cover, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled.
- 4
Strain and Pour
Remove the ice water from the chilled glass. Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass, leaving the mint leaves behind.
- 5
Top with Soda
Top off the cocktail with soda water, gently stirring to combine.
- 6