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.

4.74 from 41 votes
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

  1. Place the mint leaves and two lime wedges in a highball or collins glass.
  2. Gently muddle the mint and lime wedges, being careful not to break apart the mint leaves.
  3. Add the remaining two lime wedges and simple syrup to the glass. Gently muddle to release the lime juice without smashing the mint leaves.
  4. Fill the glass with ice and pour the rum over the ice.
  5. Top off the glass with club soda and stir gently to combine.
  6. Serve the cocktail garnished with a sprig of fresh mint, lime, and a straw. Enjoy!