Fresh Mint Mojito

My herb garden is up and running, and you know what that means… mojito season! I had a book club hangout on Zoom the other night, so it was the perfect opportunity to make a fresh “skinny” cocktail. It turned out so delicious that I thought I’d share it with you!

For 1 Cocktail…

Ingredients

• Handful of fresh mint (roughly 10 leaves)

• 1.5 tsp monkfruit sweetener

• 1 lime, cut into wedges (save 1 for garnish)

• 2 oz. New Wave Distilling Bride’s Tears (or clear liquor of your choice)

• Ice

• Sparkling water (SodaStream is where it’s at!)

Directions

1. Since we’re only making one cocktail, you can skip the cocktail shaker and make your drink directly in your glass. Muddle lime wedges, fresh mint, monkfruit sweetener and Bride’s Tears. If you wanted to add additional flavours to your Mojito, this is the step to do it! Fresh raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries are delicious ideas.

2. Fill your glass with ice, and finish with sparkling water. Give your drink a good stir, garnish with lime, and you’re set! Cheers.

If you give this recipe a go, let me know! I’d love to see what you create.

xo

Linnea

Grapefruit Margarita with a Twist

Now that the sunshine and heat has been sticking around for awhile now (hellooooo patio season!), I thought it’d be the perfect time to share a new cocktail recipe. I’ve always loved grapefruits, so it’s no surprise that I love them mixed in cocktails! This is one of the most refreshing cocktails I’ve ever made, so enjoy :)

Ingredients

For 2 cocktails

4 oz of your fave tequila

2 freshly squeezed grapefruits

1/2 oz simple syrup (optional)

Grapefruit sparkling water to top off the drink

Sprinkle of tajine spice

Sea salt flakes

Directions

Step 1:

Cut a grapefruit wedge to rim the circumference of the glasses, then roll them with sea salt flakes and tajine.

Step 2:

Combine ice, tequila, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker and shake until the mixture is cold.

Step 3:

Fill your glasses with ice, then strain the mixture into the salted glass. Finish with a splash of grapefruit sparkling water, a sprinkle of tajine, and garnish with grapefruit slices. Give the drink a light stir and voila, enjoy!

xo

Linnea

Cranberry Rosé Fizz Cocktails

Good morning, happy Tuesday! Coming at you with a festive cranberry rosé fizz cocktail! It’s the perfect bevvy to serve at your holiday parties,  with a “splash” of cran and just a dash of H2O in there to give you some extra hydration (because let’s face it, we all need more of that)! Let’s get to the recipe.

Ingredients

Yield: 2 servings

• 2 tbsp cranberry sauce  

• 8 oz. rosé

• Sparkling water

• Ice cubes

• Frozen cranberries

• Rosemary sprigs

Directions

In a shaker, add the cranberry sauce, rosé and ice cubes, and give the mixture a vigorous shake.

Strain the mixture evenly between your glasses, and top each glass with sparkling water to give the cocktail a little fizz.

To chill the cocktail, garnish your drink with frozen cranberries, and some fresh rosemary for a festive touch.

Hope you love this recipe as much as I do! Let me know if you try it; I’d love to see your creations. Happy holiday party-ing!

xo

Linnea

Coconut Watermelon Cocktails

Summer has arrived, and it's no better time for a yummy cocktail, all while reaping the hydrating benefits of watermelon! This has been one of my favourite cocktails for quite a few years now, and I finally took the time to take some photos and share the recipe with all of you! Alright, I know you're thirsty, so here we go. 

Ingredients

• Yield: 2 servings
• 3 cups frozen ripe watermelon, diced
• 2.5 oz Coconut Ciroc
• 1/2 cup water (or coconut water, for extra flavour and electrolytes)
• Squeeze of lime

Directions

Pour the vodka, splash of water, and watermelon into a blender, or Nutribullet, if that's what you have on hand like me. Blend, and test out the consistency. If it's too runny, add more watermelon. If it's a little too frothy, it's up to you whether you'd like more vodka or water. I think you know my preference ;)

Nutribullet Pro 900 | Pitcher | Glasses (similar) | Coconut Ciroc | Coconut Water

Et voila! A delicious, hydrating cocktail that's low in sugar, and oh so delicious. It's definitely on repeat as one of my favourite summer cocktails. Let me know if you give it a try!

xo

Linnea

Lavender Lemon Cocktails

It's no secret that I have a major obsession with lavender scented things... and the same goes for lavender flavoured things. Ice cream, kombucha, tea, cookies, bread, cocktails... pretty much anything that has a hint of lavender in it, I will looove. 

And with the sunshine finally making an appearance, it's the perfect time to share my favourite homemade Lavender Lemon cocktail, just in time for patio season. Here we go!

Ingredients

• 1 oz. vodka
• 1/2 lemon, squeezed (I like it tangy, but do this to taste)
• 1 tsp. lavender lemon simple syrup
• 1 can homemade lemon sparkling water (or La Croix)
• Dried lavender, for garnish

Directions

1. In a cocktail shaker, pour 1 to 2 ounces of vodka (depending on what you need that day), followed by some lemon juice, and lavender simple syrup - the star of the show.
2. Add some ice to your shaker and give it a whirl.
3. Top your cocktail glass with your shaker creation, and finish with some lemon sparkling water for a little punch. Tip: if you'd like to add a hint of another flavour, top your cocktail with some mojito mint, and you're set! 

Cheers,

Linnea