Frosty Mint Martini
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 7.00 fresh Mint leaves
- 0.50 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
- 0.17 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
Directions
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Add all ingredients including mint to cocktail shaker
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Add ice to shaker
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Shake vigorously
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Fine strain into chilled martini glass
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Garnish with mint sprig
Cocktail Description
Picture a refreshing breeze captured in a glass, where garden-fresh mint mingles with citrus brightness in one of the most cooling cocktails you'll encounter.
The Frosty Mint Martini is a bright, herbaceous twist on the classic vodka martini that delivers crisp mint flavor balanced by tart lime and gentle sweetness from cane syrup. Ketel One provides a clean, neutral canvas that lets the muddled mint shine without competing for attention, while the lime juice adds a zippy acidity that keeps each sip lively. This is a straightforward shake-and-strain drink that takes just minutes to prepare, making it accessible for home bartenders of any skill level. The hardest part is properly muddling the mint to release its oils without turning it bitter. Serve this beauty at summer garden parties, as a palate-cleansing aperitif before dinner, or whenever you need something crisp and cooling on a warm evening. The bright, herbal character pairs wonderfully with light fare like Vietnamese spring rolls, Greek salads with feta, grilled fish with lemon, or fresh oysters on the half shell.
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