Cocktails with Mint: refreshing drinks for unforgettable summer moments

When cool freshness meets copper elegance – cocktails with mint

There are those special moments in life – the ones you taste, the ones you feel. A balmy summer evening, the soft clinking of ice cubes, the refreshing aroma of mint that tantalizes your senses. A cocktail glass in your hand, filled with a perfectly balanced drink. And you? You enjoy the moment.

Mint is more than just an ingredient – it's an invitation. An invitation to refreshment, lightness, and enjoyment. In this article, I'll take you on a journey into the world of mint cocktails. I'll show you five recipes that not only taste great, but also transport you to that moment you want to experience again and again.

1. The classic: Mojito – A touch of the Caribbean

The Cuban legend, the epitome of summer lightness. The Mojito isn't just a cocktail – it's a journey to white sandy beaches where life moves slowly and enjoyment is the order of the day.

Ingredients

• 6 fresh mint leaves
• 1 lime
• 2 tsp cane sugar
• 50 ml white rum
• 100 ml soda water
• Ice

Preparation

1. Gently crush the mint leaves in a cocktail glass to release the flavors.
2. Quarter the lime, add it to the glass with the cane sugar and crush lightly.
3. Add ice cubes and white rum, then top up with soda water.
4. Stir with a bar spoon and garnish with a sprig of mint.

2. Mint and strawberry fizz: summer in a glass

Strawberries and mint – a combination that tastes like sunshine. This cocktail brings together the best of both worlds: fruity sweetness meets refreshing lightness.

Ingredients:

• 4 fresh strawberries
• 6 mint leaves
• 2 tsp honey
• 50 ml gin
• 100 ml tonic water
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Mash the strawberries in a cocktail glass, add the mint and honey.
2. Add the ice cubes and gin, then top up with tonic water.
3. Garnish with a slice of strawberry, a sprig of mint and a straw.

3. Whiskey Smash: Character meets freshness

Whiskey lovers, take note! Mint gives this drink that certain something – a play of spice, freshness, and depth.

Ingredients

• 6 mint leaves
• ½ lemon
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 50 ml bourbon
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Lightly crush the mint, lemon, and sugar in a cocktail glass.
2. Add ice cubes and bourbon and stir vigorously.
3. Serve with a sprig of mint and lemon zest.

4. The exotic twist: mint mango spritz

Summer, sun, mango – this cocktail brings a tropical feeling right into your home.

Ingredients

• 100 ml mango juice
• 50 ml white rum
• 6 mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 100 ml soda water
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Lightly crush the mint and lime juice in a cocktail glass.
2. Add the ice cubes, rum, and mango juice, then top up with soda water.
3. Garnish with mint and a slice of mango.

5. Alcohol-free & refreshing: Lemon mint lemonade

Not every drink needs alcohol to be an experience. This lemonade is pure refreshment – perfect for hot days!

Ingredients

• 1 lemon
• 6 mint leaves
• 2 tsp agave syrup
• 250 ml mineral water
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Squeeze the lemon, pour the juice into a cocktail glass with the mint and agave syrup.
2. Add ice cubes and top up with mineral water.
3. Stir and garnish with a slice of lemon.

FAQ – Everything you need to know about mint cocktails

1. Which mint is best for cocktails? Peppermint and mojito mint are ideal as they have an intense flavor.
2. What is the best way to store mint? Fresh mint is best kept in a glass of water in the refrigerator or frozen in ice cubes.
3. Why should mint only be lightly crushed and not crushed? Crushing too hard releases bitter substances that can impair the taste.
4. Can mojitos also be enjoyed alcohol-free? Yes! Simply replace the rum with apple juice or lime lemonade.
5. Which fruits go particularly well with mint? Strawberries, mango, pineapple, and citrus fruits are perfect partners for mint.
6. Why does mint taste so refreshing? The active ingredient menthol activates cold receptors on the tongue and creates a fresh sensation.

Mint – the green gold for your drinks 🌿

There are few ingredients that enhance drinks as much as mint. It's more than just decoration – it's a statement. A touch of elegance, freshness, and summer.

Imagine sitting outside on a balmy evening, the cocktail glass in your hand cooling your skin. You take a sip – the mint unfolds its full aroma, the interplay of flavors dancing on your tongue. You lean back, laugh with your friends, feel the lightness of the moment.

Because that's what it's all about: not just enjoying a drink, but experiencing a feeling.

Cheers to life – and to the next mint cocktail!