Gin Mint Cocktail (Thai-Inspired Flavors)
A bright, herby, citrusy gin mint cocktail packed with fresh Thai flavors — this refreshing drink is perfect for summer sipping. If you’re looking for a fresh take on a classic gin mint cocktail, this easy recipe delivers bold flavor, versatility (mocktail option included), and a splash of Thai inspiration you won’t find elsewhere.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 11 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 3 cup water
- 2 cup fresh mint
- 1 slice fresh ginger (about 0.5 oz)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 3-4 mint leave
- 2-3 slice fresh ginger (about 1-inch piece)
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 small stalk lemongrass, smashed with knives’ endIn a cocktail shaker, muddle a few pieces of smashed lemongrass, torn kaffir lime leaves, fresh mint leaves, and ginger slices to release all those fragrant oils and aromas.
- 1 oz Tangerue gin (more as preferred) Rangpur or Seville Orange Gin preferred
- 1 oz St Germaine Liquor
- 1 oz agave syrup (or adjust to taste)
- 2 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 dashes blood orange bitters
- 1/2 cup the mint lemonade from Part 1
- 4-5 Ice cubes
- Soda water to top it off
Instructions
- 1
Blend water, fresh mint, ginger, sugar, and lime juice until smooth. Strain if desired for a smoother drink, or leave it unstrained for more texture and intensity.
- 2
. In a cocktail shaker, muddle mint leaves, ginger slices, kaffir lime leaves, and smashed lemongrass to release their fragrant oils and aromas.
- 3
. Add gin, St-Germain, agave syrup, lime juice, blood orange bitters, and about half a cup of mint lemonade base to the shaker. Add ice and shake until cold.
- 4
Strain into a cocktail glass filled with fresh ice, top with soda water or tonic, and garnish with mint leaves, lime wedges, kaffir lime leaves, or edible flowers.