I’m not sure what time it is where you are, but around here its cocktail time! Graham finished up his first year as an assistant professor, and we are celebrating by having cocktails and going on vacation!
I’ve been really into the combination of mint and ginger lately, so I decided to try my hand at combining these flavors in a cocktail. I wasn’t super precise when I was putting together this drink, so you may have to experiment a little to figure out what works for you. The ginger simple syrup is definitely worth making, and would probably be good in lots of other drinks too. Enjoy, and we’ll be back in a few weeks with more recipes!
Ginger, Mint, and Bourbon Cocktail
- 6-7 fresh mint leaves
- 3 fl oz ginger simple syrup
- 2 fl oz bourbon
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Ice
- Sparkling water
Put the mint leaves and ginger simple syrup into a large glass and muddle them together (I don’t have a muddler, so I used a long wooden spoon to crush the leaves into the syrup at the bottom of the glass). Add the bourbon and squeeze in a little fresh lemon juice (I think I squeezed in the juice from about a quarter of a medium-sized lemon). Add ice to the glass and top with sparkling water.
Tasty Easy Healthy Green Recipe Ratings:
| Recipe Report Card | Notes About Recipe Ratings |
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Tasty Rating Four Chefs (Delicious!) |
I’m liking the combination of ginger and mint. |
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Easy Rating
Four Easy Chairs (“ABC, Easy as 123…”) |
I never realized how easy it is to make a simple syrup, and once that’s made, this recipe is a snap. |
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Healthy Rating
One Apple (This Might Take A Year Off Your Life!) |
Sugar and alcohol are not the healthiest combination—definitely drink this beverage in moderation (I know, this rating is kind of a buzzkill). |
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Green Rating
Three Leaves (Average Environmental Friendliness) |
The ginger and sugar for the simple syrup were organic and the mint was from our garden. The rest was neither organic nor local. |
Enjoy yourselves!! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
Ah, love the refreshing use of the mint leaves.
I want one too! Looks so refreshing with mint leaves.
This weekend was definitely the start of cocktail time and what a great cocktail to test out! I make a similar one but use Jamaican rum. Next time I’ll be trying it with the bourbon! Gorgeous refreshing cocktail!
These look perfect for summer!! Enjoy your celebration and vacation!
Very appropriate for the occasion! I would love a sip. Congratulations and have a great time on your vacations!
Mint and ginger sounds really good in this cocktail….I will have to give this a try
Thanks for the recipe Sally and hope you are having a great week
I am more of a wine person than a cocktail person but this one I know I will enjoy. Love the addition of ginger.