Lemon Mint Cinnamon Summer Cocktail
This refreshing cocktail is based on the delicious combination of lemon, fresh mint, and cinnamon. First, you’ll make a simple syrup you can use for other cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. Then, just add rum and stir.
Ingredients
Lemon mint cinnamon simple syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 Limoneira lemon zest & juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 bunch fresh mint
Cocktail
- 2 ounces rum
- 1/2 ounce lemon mint simple syrup
- 1/2 cup sparkling water
- 1 Limoneira lemon wedge for garnish
- Fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
Lemon Mint Cinnamon Simple Syrup
- Add the water, lemon juice and zest, and sugar to a small saucepan over a medium-high setting. Bring to a bubbling simmer as you stir constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the mint leaves and cinnamon stick, stir into the liquid, and turn off the heat.
- Let the mixture steep and cool for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Strain, and chill until ready to use.
Cocktail
- Measure the rum and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake together.
- Strain into a glass, top with sparkling water, and garnish with lemon slice and fresh mint.
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