Mint Margarita is a refreshing cocktail that can be easily made. Here’s a simple recipe to make Mint Margarita at home:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz lime juice
- 1 oz sparkling water
- 1/2 oz fresh mint syrup (see below)
- 1/4 oz honey
- Salt for rimming glass
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Fresh Mint Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Instructions:
- Rim a rocks glass with salt.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle mint leaves with honey.
- Add lime juice and sparkling water to the shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake until chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
Nutrition Chart (per serving):
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
Variations:
- Virgin Cucumber Mint Margarita: Add 1/2 cup of cucumber slices to the shaker.
- Fresh Berry Mint Margarita: Add 1/2 cup of mixed berry juice to the shaker.
- Ginger Mint Margarita: Add 1/4 oz of fresh ginger syrup to the shaker.
- Elderflower Mint Margarita: Add 1/4 oz of elderflower syrup to the shaker.
Tips:
- Use fresh mint leaves for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey to your desired sweetness.