Minty Lime Breeze
The Minty Lime Breeze is a classic cocktail that embodies the perfect blend of refreshing lime and invigorating mint. This delightful concoction features a simple mix of white rum, fresh lime juice, and mint leaves, topped off with bubbly club soda. It's the ideal choice for a summer get-together or a relaxing evening on the porch. This cocktail is not only easy to make but also a true crowd-pleaser with its crisp and invigorating flavor profile.
Minty Lime Breeze
A refreshing and invigorating cocktail featuring the perfect blend of rum, lime, and mint, topped off with fizzy club soda.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Ingredients
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 lime (sliced into 4 wedges)
- 2 teaspoons simple syrup (or granulated sugar)
- Ice
- 2 fluid ounces white rum
- Club soda
Instructions
- Place the mint leaves and two lime wedges in a highball or collins glass.
- Gently muddle the mint and lime wedges, being careful not to break apart the mint leaves.
- Add the remaining two lime wedges and simple syrup to the glass. Gently muddle to release the lime juice without smashing the mint leaves.
- Fill the glass with ice and pour the rum over the ice.
- Top off the glass with club soda and stir gently to combine.
- Serve the cocktail garnished with a sprig of fresh mint, lime, and a straw. Enjoy!