Cocktails with mint: the best recipes and moments full of freshness

Peppermint in a glass – when freshness meets emotion

You're sitting in the garden on a warm summer evening, the glass is slightly fogged up from the ice, you hear the clinking of ice cubes in a copper mug, and the first sip hits your palate: cool, invigorating, simply perfect. That's exactly what cocktails with peppermint do – they're more than just drinks. They're moments that linger.

Peppermint is the soul of many iconic cocktails – a touch of nature that not only refines our drinks, but also transforms them into experiences. In this article, you'll find 5 lovingly curated cocktail recipes, tips on how to prepare them, inspiration for combining flavors, and a feeling: summer. Joy. Togetherness.

1. The classic rediscovered: Mojito Mint Deluxe

This mojito is like a vacation in Cuba – with a fresh breeze of peppermint straight from your garden. Elegant, lively, and full of joie de vivre.

Ingredients

• 6–8 fresh mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Juice of ½ lime
• 5 cl white rum
• Soda water
• Ice cubes
• Copper cup for perfect cooling

Preparation

1. Lightly crush the mint leaves with the sugar and lime juice (do not tear them!).
2. Add the rum and ice cubes.
3. Top up with soda water, garnish with fresh mint and a slice of lime, and serve with a straw.

2. Fruity and tempting: Strawberry Mint Fizz

When strawberries meet mint, magic happens. This cocktail tastes like a smile on a Sunday afternoon on the terrace.

Ingredients

• 4–5 fresh strawberries
• 6 mint leaves
• 2 cl sugar syrup
• 5 cl gin or non-alcoholic substitute
• 100 ml mineral water
• Ice

1. Puree the strawberries, mix with mint and syrup
2. Add gin and ice, shake gently
3. Top up with mineral water and serve in copper cups

3. Pure summer: citrus peach punch

Imagine the fruity lightness of a picnic – that's exactly what this punch captures. With every sip, summer dances on your tongue.

Ingredients

• 1 orange
• 1 lemon
• 200 ml peach juice
• 200 ml mineral water
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint & peach slice for decoration

Preparation

1. Squeeze the orange and lemon, mix with the peach juice
2. Add ice cubes and mineral water and stir gently with a bar spoon
3. Serve in a copper mug and garnish with mint and peach.

4. Light & cool: Watermelon mint cooler

Light, juicy, and incredibly refreshing, this drink perfectly balances the sweetness of watermelon with the freshness of mint.

Ingredients

• 150 g watermelon (seedless)
• 6 mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 3 cl vodka (optional)
• Crushed ice

Preparation

1. Puree the watermelon, stir in the mint and honey
2. Shake with crushed ice and vodka
3. Pour into a copper mug and garnish with mint

5. Sparkling & tart: Mint lemon spritz

A splash of lemon, a hint of mint and a sparkling lightness – this drink brings freshness and elegance to the glass.

Ingredients

• Juice of 1 lemon
• 4–6 mint leaves
• 100 ml tonic water
• 2 cl elderflower syrup
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Lightly crush the mint with the lemon juice and syrup
2. Add ice and tonic water
3. Serve in a copper mug with a sprig of mint

Frequently asked questions about cocktails with peppermint

1. Can I also use dried mint? Fresh mint is more aromatic and visually appealing – dried mint is possible, but less intense.
2. Which spirits go best with mint? Rum, gin, vodka – depending on the recipe. Non-alcoholic versions with mineral water and syrup are also delicious.
3. How do I prepare mint correctly? Never tear mint leaves roughly – press them gently (muddle) to release the essential oils.
4. Which fruits go well with mint? Citrus fruits, berries, watermelon, peaches – they all enhance the fresh aroma of mint.
5. How do I prevent the drink from becoming bitter? Do not muddle too much, especially the stems – otherwise bitter substances will be released.
6. Why copper cups? Copper keeps the drink wonderfully cool, intensifies the taste experience, and adds a touch of elegance to the table.

One sip, one feeling – your mint moments in a copper cup

Sometimes it's the little things that make a big difference: the scent of fresh mint. The sparkle of a copper cup in the evening sun. The smile you can't hold back when you take that first sip.

These cocktails are not just for enjoying, they tell stories. Stories of summer nights, of laughter shared, of a touch of wanderlust – and above all, of you. Treat yourself to this break. Don't just mix a drink, mix emotions. And maybe – just maybe – the next cocktail will be your personal favorite moment.