The Best Cocktails With Mint – A Cocktails Perspective

Written by Sam Barrett in Best of . . .

Cocktails are a great way to up the tempo of any party. In the same way, there is no better ingredient to up to fun quotient of a cocktail than mint. Whether it be a famous classic or a newly made concoction, mint has a role to play in making some of the best cocktails known to us. Mint is no doubt a dream ingredient for every bartender.

For all its potency, this cooling herb adds a certain style and flavor to the drink, which is unmatched by any other ingredient. Whether you are a fan of dark spirits or colorful drink, mint can bring the much needed refreshment in your drink.

Mint is a common ingredient in many drinks including the tropical and tiki cocktails. These drinks are loved by many people who frequent the bar. Mint can also be used to alter the taste of the cocktail as per your needs.

Since it is easily available, the drinks needing mint as a key ingredient can be prepared easily. Mint is a herb that is very crucial to the world of cocktails. A bartender’s favorite ingredient, it has many amazing qualities. So, let us discuss about some marvelous drinks, that require mint as a key ingredient.

Cucumber Mini Gimlet

Cucumber cocktails are the most favorite happy hour drink of many cocktail lovers. These amazing drinks are loved by many. You can sit with your friends on a couch and chill, while sipping on these amazing cocktails.

Cucumber Mini Gimlet is a drink that require gin as the spirit of choice. You can make this drink with ease and have a delicious cocktail, ready to be served in a matter of few minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 inch slice of peeled cucumber.
  • 10 mint leaves
  • 1 lime, juiced.
  • 50 ml gin.

Steps

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber and mint, until it offers no resistance.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice. Pour lime juice and gin.
  3. Shake for 20 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture.
  5. Use mint sprigs for garnish.

Classic Bourbon Mint Julep

There is no way that a list about mint cocktails can be made without including one of the most amazing drink of all time. The Mint Julep needs no introduction. Even an individual new to the world of cocktails has heard about this heavenly drink.

This iconic bourbon cocktail is not a drink that you would want to miss. It has a great taste and is known for its particularly distinct flavor. Even a newbie can pull of a great Mint Julep at home.

Ingredients

  • 5 Mint Sprigs
  • Some sugar cubes
  • 50 ml whiskey
  • Mint sprigs for garnish

Steps

  1. Place Mint Leaves into a Julep cup.
  2. Muddle well to dissolve the sugar.
  3. Add bourbon
  4. Add crushed ice. Stir well.
  5. Garnish with Mint sprigs.
  6. Enjoy.

Fresh Mint Martini

This is one of the best Martinis that is adored by many cocktail enthusiasts. It is a drink that has it all- pleasant taste, soothing flavor and an amazing refreshing quality that makes it a complete package.

This mint cocktail has a fantastic flavor and is a great happy hour drink. If you want to release all the tension of the day, then this is the drink you should be devouring. Try this the next time you hit the bar.

Ingredients

  • 4-5 Mint leaves
  • 2-3 slices of cucumber
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 75 ml gin

Steps

  1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Crush with muddler or spoon.
  3. Combine gin.
  4. Strain into chilled martini glass.
  5. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Vodka Mojito

The Mojito is one of the classiest and most famous cocktails of all time. It is a timeless cocktail whose popularity has only been increasing with passing time. This cocktail is another amazing drink which uses mint leaves to make it better.

It has a great taste and is the go to drink, of many cocktail lovers who frequent the bar. Lime juice and club soda are some other ingredients required to make this drink.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mint simple syrup
  • 25 ml vodka
  • 25 ml club soda
  • Ice

Steps

  1. Combine the ingredients in a pitcher.
  2. Combine sugar water and mint leaves in a simple saucepan.
  3. Heat for 5 minutes. Let them cool for 20 minutes.
  4. Strain into a cocktail glass.
  5. Serve and enjoy.

Vodka Mint Lemonade

Another drink that has vodka as the base and uses mint as a key ingredient is Vodka Mint Lemonade. It is a drink that has an exquisite sour flavour and makes you feel refreshed as soon as you take the first sip.

This drink is a great vodka and mint combination and should be tried by all cocktail enthusiasts. With so many ingredients, it may seem that it takes a lot of time to prepare. But making it is a piece of cake.

Ingredients

  • 4 lime
  • 5-10 mint leaves
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 200 ml vodka

Steps

  1. Place the lime in a blender. Along with 2 cups of water, sugar.
  2. Blend until lemons are crushed.
  3. Strain the Lemonade and adds 6 cups of water.
  4. Stir in the vodka. Serve and enjoy.

Strawberry Mint Sparkler

The juicy summer strawberries are combined with lime juice, mint leaves and vodka to make this fabulous cocktail. It is an amazing drink that can be devoured at any time of the year. It is a very soothing drink and has a pleasant effect on the taste buds. Preparing it from scratch takes little to no time.

Although, you can alter the sweetness of the drink as per your needs. This lovely cocktail should be tried with friends, the next time you pay a visit to a bar.

Ingredients

  • Sliced strawberries
  • 25 ml simple syrup
  • 10 mint leaves
  • 50 ml vodka
  • 50 ml club sod
  • Lime wedge

Steps

  1. Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add mint leaves and tap 5 times with muddler.
  3. Add vodka.
  4. Fill a Collins glass.
  5. Serve and enjoy.

Cucumber Mint Vodka Cocktail

With so many ingredients mentioned in the name of the cocktail, you can be rest assured that the drink is amazing. This is a lighter version of Vodka Soda and it can be prepared with ease.

It contains mint flavor and fresh cucumber. It is a great drink to try with friends. It can help you beat the scorching heat of the summer. This cool cocktail can help you relax yourself after a tiring hot summer day. It has all the qualities of a great cocktail.

What’s more, the vodka allows to have a greater potency as compared to some other mint cocktails.

Ingredients

  • Sliced cucumber
  • 50 ml cucumber mint vodka
  • 25 ml white claw lime
  • Lime wedge for garnish

Steps

  1. Place the cucumber in a cocktail glass.
  2. Fill with ice.
  3. Combine in a large measuring cup
  4. Pour in a large glass.
  5. Serve and enjoy.

Mango Mint Vodka Cooler

Vodka is the spirit of choice for this amazing drink. It is a very refreshing and crisp drink that needs very little time to prepare. It is an amazing drink and is a great mint cocktail to try.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml vodka.
  • 50 ml mango juice.
  • 25 ml lime juice.
  • 25 mint simple syrup.

Steps

  1. Combine in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Stir with bar spoon.
  3. Top it off with club soda.
  4. Garnish with extra mint
  5. Serve and enjoy.

Elderflower and Mint Cocktail

This is a refreshing cocktail that you can enjoy on a warm day. This drink is an amazing cocktail to try with friends. It has a delightful taste and has a flavor that is pretty addictive.

Ingredients

  • A few fresh leaves of mint
  • 25 ml St. German elderflower liquor
  • Juice of a wedge of lime
  • 50 ml gin.
  • Tonic water to top up
  • Fresh mint sprig for garnish
  • Lime wedge for garnish

Steps

  1. Muddle the mint leaves with elderflower liquid.
  2. Add squeeze of lime and ice cubes.
  3. Pour gin and top with tonic water.
  4. Garnish with lime wedge
  5. Serve and enjoy.

Southside Cocktail

This amazing gin based cocktail is a delightful drink to try with friends. It has an amazing taste and a great soothing flavor. This is a drink that is can be devoured during happy hours. It doesn’t  require much efforts to prepare this drink.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml gin
  • 25 ml lime juice
  • 25 ml simple syrup
  • 1 mint sprig
  • 1 fresh mint leaf

Steps

  1. Gather all the ingredients
  2. Combine them in a cocktail shaker.
  3. Add some ice cubes.
  4. Shake vigorously.
  5. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  6. Garnish with the mint leaf.

Mint Collins

Another gin based cocktail that can help you relax yourself after a long day is the Mint Collins. This drink is an amazing cocktail loved by all cocktail lovers. It has a great taste and has a very easy recipe.

This is a must have drink for all cocktail lovers. If you are new to gin based drinks, you should definitely try the Mint Collins, the next time you hit the bar.

Ingredients

  • 5 mint leaves
  • 50 ml gin
  • 25 ml lime juice
  • 25 ml soda water

Steps

  1. Gather all the ingredients.
  2. Combine them in a cocktail shaker.
  3. Muddle in the base of the shaker.
  4. Put some ice cubes.
  5. Shake well.
  6. Strain into chilled glass.
  7. Top with soda water.
  8. Serve and enjoy.

Verdant Lady

Mint adds a certain distinct flavor to this gin based cocktail. It has a very pleasant taste and is also known for its sour flavor. This strong and refreshing cocktail is an amazing drink to try out with friends. It has a very great flavor and is a marvelous happy hour drink. All the ingredients required to make this drink are easily available. You can gather them easily and produce a fine drink, in no time.

Ingredients

  • Ice
  • 50 ml gin
  • 25 ml lime juice
  • 4 mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon green chartrehuese

Steps

  1. Gather all the ingredients.
  2. Combine them in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  3. Shake for 30 seconds.
  4. Strain.
  5. Use mint sprigs for garnishing.
  6. Serve and enjoy.

Watermelon Cocktail with Gin

This is another gin based cocktail that is known for its refreshing flavor. It is a light drink and is a cocktail that draws the attention of many people at the bar. It can be prepared using easily available ingredients.

It has a nice taste and is a drink that can be enjoyed with friends at any event. Watermelon also gives an exquisite flavor to the drink. It can be used to cool yourself in the warm and hot summer days.

Ingredients

  • 25 ml gin
  • 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
  •  4 mint leaves
  • Half Lemon, sliced

Steps

  1. Gather all the ingredients.
  2. Put the watermelon cubes into a blender and blend until a juice forms.
  3. Pour the juice through fine mesh strainer.
  4. Muddle lemon and mint leaves.
  5. Add watermelon juice, gin and honey.
  6. Fill the cocktail shaker with the above ingredients and shake.
  7. Serve and enjoy.

The Bootleg Cocktail

This gin based drink is an amazing cocktail loved by every cocktail lover. Its flavor is pretty soothing and it is a very refreshing drink.  It is a marvelous cocktail that can be devoured at any time of the day.

This drink can be enjoyed at any event and can be served to large groups of people if made in the right way. There are many variations of this drink but one should first familiarize themselves with the original drink before going on to the other versions.

Ingredients

  • 3 large lemons, juiced
  • 10 mint leaves
  • ¼ Cane sugar
  • 50 ml gin
  • 50 ml club soda
  • 50 ml bootleg mix

Steps

  1. Gather all the ingredients.
  2. Fill a cocktail glass with ice.
  3. Pour the bootleg mix after combining all the ingredients.
  4. Shake well.
  5. Serve and enjoy.

Lavender Mint Vodka Lemonade

This is a vodka based cocktail that is a refreshing summer drink. This cocktail has all it takes to become an individual’s favorite. A pleasant taste, soothing flavor and an aesthetically great look.

The mint leaves which give a good flavor are  also used as a garnishing ingredient. This summer drink is perfect when it is unbearable to go out in the heat.

Ingredients

  • 25 ml lavender simple syrup
  • 50 ml vodka
  • 10 mint leaves
  • 25 ml soda water
  • Few lemon slices

Steps

  1. Gather all the ingredients
  2. Add mint leaves to a cocktail glass filled with crushed ice.
  3. Add vodka and lavender simple syrup.
  4. Shake for 30 seconds and pour into glass.
  5. Serve and enjoy.

Mint Cooler

Be it a late night party or a BBQ. The Mint Cooler is a drink that can be enjoyed by all cocktail lovers on any occasion. This gin based drink is a gin based cocktail known for its simple yet strikingly amazing flavor.

This light sipper can be your go to drink on various occasion. It is a light drink but can be made more potent by adding more amount of gin as per your needs.

Ingredients

  • 10 mint leaves
  • 25 ml gin
  • 50 ml club soda
  • 1 lemon slice
  • 1 mint sprig

Steps

  1. Combine mint leaves and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Muddle well.
  3. Add all the remaining ingredients.
  4. Stir well.
  5. Pour into chilled martini glass.
  6. Garnish with lemon slice or mint sprig.
  7. Serve and enjoy.

Mint Strawberry Moscow Mule

The Moscow Mule is one of the most famous cocktails known and loved by every cocktail enthusiast. It is a drink that needs no introduction even to an individual who isn’t familiar with many drinks.

This perfect summer cocktail combines vodka and ginger beer to produce a great drink to beat the heat. Try it when you want to cool yourself down on a hot summer day.

Ingredients

  • Fresh strawberries
  • 50 ml vodka
  • 100 ml ginger beer
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2-3 fresh mint sprigs

Steps

  1. Add strawberries and mint to a glass.
  2. Muddle till the strawberries are broken into smaller pieces.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients.
  4. Stir well.
  5. Serve and enjoy

Rosebud Cocktail

It is as amazing, graceful and delicious as it sounds. It’s sweet flavor and titillating taste is what makes it a pure delight for any cocktail enthusiast. This drink has a great visual appeal too.

This vodka based drink has light floral notes of vodka, rosewater, mint and cucumber flavors. All the ingredients combine beautifully and produce this mesmerizing drink that is loved by all cocktail enthusiasts.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml vodka
  • 50 ml Cointreau
  • 2 dash Angostura bitters
  • 5-10 mint leave
  • 1 dash rosewater
  • 2-4 slices cucumber

Steps

  1. Gather all the ingredients.
  2. Muddle the cucumber, mint and simple syrup in a shaker.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients.
  4. Shake well.
  5. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  6. Serve and enjoy.

These are some of the best cocktails that require mint to give them an exotic flavor. These drinks form a  great summer cocktail and can also be enjoyed at any time of the day.

They are very easy to prepare and do not require much efforts. The mint imparts an amazing flavor to these drinks. These drinks have a great visual appeal too. So, the next time you hit the bar, try these drinks  with friends.

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