 |
Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
|
Orgeat, an almond-flavored syrup, gives this bubbly cocktail its trademark fragrance. Find it at better supermarkets or liquor stores. Ingredients:
6 large mint sprigs |
5 tablespoons orgeat syrup (almond; such as monin) |
1 1/2 cups citrus vodka (such as hangar one buddha's hand citron or absolut citron) |
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
1 1/2 cups club soda |
Directions:
1. Strip bottom leaves off mint sprigs, leaving 4-5 leaves on top. Trim sprigs, leaving about a 2 stem attached to leaves; reserve for garnish. Place leaves in a medium pitcher.
2. Add orgeat to pitcher. Using a muddler, gently mash mint leaves (do not tear). Add vodka and let steep for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Strain and return to pitcher.
3. Fill 3 Old Fashioned glasses with ice cubes. Pour half of mixture into a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice; shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain into prepared glasses. Top each with 1/4 cup club soda. Discard ice in shaker and repeat to make 3 more cocktails. Place 1 reserved mint sprig between palms and clap to release aroma; garnish 1 cocktail. Repeat with remaining mint sprigs. Serve with straws.
4. Make it a mocktail: Omit the vodka, double the orgeat, and triple the soda.
|
|