❄️ Winter Blue Mint Mocktail – Festive No-Alcohol Recipe

Ingredients

• • 2 ⅞ oz blue curaçao
• • 1 ⅞ oz fresh lemon juice
• • ⅞ oz simple syrup (0.5 cup sugar +0.5 cup water)
• • 1 ⅞ oz sparkling water
• • 10 ⅞ fresh mint leaves
• • ⅞ cup granulated sugar (for rim)
• • ⅞ cup powdered sugar (for mint leaves)
• • 1 ⅞ lime wedge (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix granulated sugar with a pinch of salt in a shallow dish. Rim the tall glass by dipping the edge in water, then coating with the sugar mixture. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a glass shaker, gently muddle 5 mint leaves to release their aroma without bruising them excessively.

3. 3

   Add blue curaçao, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker with muddled mint. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.

4. 4

   Strain the mixture into the prepared glass using a fine mesh strainer to remove mint bits. Top with sparkling water.

5. 5

   Place remaining mint leaves on a plate and dust with powdered sugar. Freeze for 5 minutes to create frosted garnish. Add to the drink and serve with a lime wedge.