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Mix up a invigorating blend of light rum, fresh lime, and a hint of minty crème de menthe in a snap!
- Serves: 1 drink
- Difficulty: A breeze!
- Time Required: Less than 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1½ oz light rum
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1½ tsp green crème de menthe
- 1/2 tsp superfine sugar (optional)
- Lemon twist for garnish
Directions
- Pour the rum, lime juice, crème de menthe, and (optional) sugar into a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake 'er up real good and strain into a chilled glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon.
Enjoy this tantalizing combination of rum, citrusy lime, and refreshing mint!
(For a quicker version, leave out the sugar and simply shake all ingredients together without ice in a cocktail shaker before straining over ice.)
Spicing It Up
If you prefer a touch more sweetness or a stronger minty flavor, try increasing the green crème de menthe by ½ tsp or adding ½ tsp of simple syrup. Remember to taste test as you mix to achieve your perfect blend!
(Variation: For a frothy spin, use a cocktail shaker without ice and dry shake the ingredients first for 10 seconds before adding ice and shaking again.)
Now you possess the expertise to concoct an unforgettable "Minty Continental" cocktail! Cheers to a delightful experience!
Extra serving suggestions:
- Drop a fresh mint leaf into the drink for an added aromatic touch.
- Swap out light rum with dark rum for a deeper, richer taste.
- Turn your cocktail into a party punch by multiplying the recipe and serving in a large pitcher.
- Use a cocktail muddler to muddle the lime wedges (instead of using fresh lime juice) before shaking with other ingredients for an extra zesty kick.
(In the quest for the origins of this cocktail, my findings were somewhat elusive. However, I discovered that cocktails with related ingredients, such as rum, lime, and mint, are reminiscent of classic Tiki cocktails. Specifically, the Mai Tai and Navy Grog typically include orgeat syrup or grapefruit juice.)
- Following the recipe, you'll create a refreshing drink called the "Minty Continental" that combines light rum, fresh lime juice, green crème de menthe, and superfine sugar (optional).
- If you'd like a stronger minty flavor or a touch more sweetness, consider increasing the green crème de menthe or adding simple syrup.
- For a different twist, try muddling lime wedges before shaking the cocktail ingredients together for an extra zesty kick.
