Cocktails Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Tonic Water
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and muddle them gently to release their essential oils.
- 2
Add the Base Ingredients
Pour the vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup into the shaker with the muddled mint.
- 3
Shake it Up
Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is chilled.
- 4
Strain into Glass
Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
- 5
Top with Tonic
Slowly pour the tonic water over the strained cocktail mixture.
Garnishing
- 6
Garnish
Add a lemon slice and a sprig of mint to the top of the drink for garnish.