RestaurantsLa CucharaPackage 2 Recipe

Package 2 Recipe

Inspired by La Cuchara
Time2h
Serves4

Lime and Mint Infused Water Station, 1 specialty cocktail

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St-Germain / sparkling wine / fresh lime / mint

refreshing · herbal · bright acidity

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Ingredients

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Infused Water

Specialty Cocktail

Method

Infused Water

1

Prepare the Mint and Lime Infusion

In a large pitcher, add the fresh mint leaves and squeeze the juice from two of the limes into the pitcher. Cut the third lime into slices and add those to the pitcher as well.

2

Combine Water

Pour the 8 cups of water into the pitcher with the mint and lime. Stir gently to combine.

3

Infuse

Let the mixture sit in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to infuse.

Specialty Cocktail

4

Muddle the Mint

In a cocktail shaker, add the 8 mint leaves and simple syrup. Muddle gently to release the mint's flavor.

5

Add Liquids

Pour in the white rum and fresh lime juice into the shaker with the muddled mint. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.

6

Shake

Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.

7

Strain

Strain the cocktail mixture into a glass filled with ice.

8

Top with Club Soda

Top the cocktail with 4 oz of club soda and stir gently to combine.

9

Garnish

Garnish the drink with lime wedges on the rim of the glass and an additional mint leaf if desired.

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