Fresh Raspberry Cocktails
Combining fresh mint with summer raspberries and just enough gin to have fun, this cocktail is sure to become a cocktail hour favorite. Garnished with cucumber slices, the play of pinks and greens makes this drink as beautiful as it is refreshing.
Ingredients
- 1 package (.75 ounce) fresh mint (about 1/2 cup leaves)
- 12 cucumber slices, cut 1/4 inch thick
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- 12 teaspoons turbinado sugar
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons gin
- 1 cup cold club soda
- crushed ice
Instructions
- Place mint leaves, raspberries, lime juice and sugar in a large pitcher. Gently press mint leaves and raspberries against side of pitcher with a wooden spoon to release flavors. Let sit for about 1 hour.
- Stir in gin and club soda.
- Serve over ice and garnish with cucumber slices.
Time: 70 minutes
Servings: 4
