Lawn Party Cocktail
Serves 8
Ingredients
- 8 oz rye whiskey
- 8 oz Pimms No. 1 Cup (gin-based liqueur)
- 6 oz fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 oz yuzu juice
- 4 oz mint simple syrup (see how-to make mint simple syrup below)
- large ice cubes
For Mint Simple Syrup
- mint leaves from 1 large bunch
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
How-to
Make Mint Simple Syrup
- Bring water to boil. Remove from heat, stir in sugar, and add all but 8-10 mint leaves
- Allow to sit until completely cooled, with mint leaves steeping in liquid
- Strain, and place in blender with reserved leaves. Blend until leaves are completely incorporated
Make Cocktail
- In jar with tightly-sealing lid, add all ingredients except ice
- Tighten lid and shake jar a few times
- Add ice, and pour over individual glasses filled with ice to serve
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint