Description
Lake Shore Lady | Cocktail Hour is a refreshing and vibrant cocktail that embodies the spirit of summer gatherings. With its zesty lemon flavor combined with cooling mint and a bubbly finish, this drink is perfect for elevating any occasion—whether it’s a casual get-together or an elegant soirée. Each sip transports you to sunlit days filled with laughter, making it an ideal choice for sharing memorable moments with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 4–5 lemons)
- 1/2 cup simple syrup (made from 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water)
- 1 cup gin or vodka
- 2 cups soda water (plain or flavored)
- Fresh mint leaves (for muddling and garnish)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Juice the lemons to yield about one cup of juice and strain into a pitcher.
- In a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water over medium heat until dissolved; let cool.
- Mix the lemon juice, simple syrup, and gin or vodka in the pitcher; stir gently.
- In serving glasses, muddle several mint leaves to release their oils.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the cocktail mixture over them. Top with a splash of soda water.
- Garnish with additional mint or lemon slices and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Cocktail
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (200ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg