Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (30g) fresh mint leaves, packed
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) simple syrup
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup (240ml) chilled ginger ale
  • 2 cups crushed ice
  • 2 sprigs of fresh mint
  • 2 lemon wheels

Instructions:

  1. Place the packed mint leaves and simple syrup into the bottom of two glasses.
  2. Use a muddler to press down firmly and twist several times until the leaves are bruised and fragrant.
  3. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, ensuring it is fully incorporated into the syrup.
  4. Fill each glass halfway with crushed ice.
  5. Stir vigorously with a long spoon until the mint mixture is pulled upward through the ice.
  6. Top off the glasses with more crushed ice until it forms a small mound over the rim.
  7. Slowly pour the chilled ginger ale over the ice.
  8. Garnish with lemon wheels and a fresh sprig of mint.