Description
Indulge in the refreshing essence of summer with the Lake Shore Lady cocktail. This invigorating drink blends zesty lemon juice, fresh mint, and your choice of gin or vodka, topped with sparkling soda for a light and bubbly finish. Perfect for warm evenings by the water or lively gatherings, this cocktail is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it an essential addition to your cocktail repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz gin or vodka
- 3 oz soda water
- 8 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Gather your tools: cocktail shaker, measuring jigger, muddler, and fine mesh strainer.
- In the shaker, muddle mint leaves with simple syrup gently to release oils.
- Add lemon juice and gin or vodka; shake well to combine.
- Fill shaker halfway with ice; shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda water and stir gently. Garnish with extra mint or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Cocktail
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (250ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg