Description
A refreshing ginger ale mocktail with mint and lime, perfect for a quick and easy drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- ice
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1/2 ounce apple cider vinegar (15ml)
- 7 ounces ginger ale, chilled (207ml)
- 1 lime wheel (optional garnish)
- 1 crystallized ginger (optional garnish)
- 1 sprig of mint (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Muddle Mint & Lime: Start by gently muddling the mint leaves in a glass. You will want to release those fragrant oils without crushing the leaves into bits. This step makes the mocktail refreshing, but be careful not to over-muddle, or you will end up with bitterness.
- Combine Ingredients: Next, add some lime juice to your muddled mint. The citrus scent will fill the air, getting your taste buds excited. This tangy addition brightens the overall flavor, but if it is too much, feel free to adjust according to your taste.
- Add Ginger Ale: Pour in the ginger ale, allowing it to gently mix with the muddled mint and lime. You will hear that lovely fizz as the carbonation dances. Serving it fresh is key; too much stirring can make it lose its sparkle, so keep it light.
- Garnish & Serve: Finish off with a few fresh mint leaves floating on top. They will add a pop of color and extra aroma to your drink. It is the little details that make it feel special, so do not skip this part for a lovely presentation!
Notes
- Best served immediately due to the carbonation in ginger ale; do not store.
- If fresh mint is bitter after muddling, gentle pressure usually helps avoid releasing too much bitterness from the leaves.
- When preparing your mocktail, aim to mix it right before serving to keep the ginger ale from going flat.
- For sweetness adjustments, consider adding a little more lime juice or a splash of apple cider vinegar to suit your taste.
- If the lime is not juicy enough, using half of a lemon or orange can be a nice substitute to keep the flavor profile bright.
- For a larger batch, muddle about 30 mint leaves with the juice of two limes and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar before stirring in 28 ounces of ginger ale.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 86
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 18mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.03g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg