Mint Margarita

To make a Mint Margarita, you'll need a few simple ingredients and just a few steps. Here's a short recipe for you:

Ingredients:

- 2 oz (60 ml) of tequila

- 1 oz (30 ml) of fresh lime juice

- 1 oz (30 ml) of simple syrup (1:1 ratio of sugar and water)

- 6-8 fresh mint leaves

- Ice cubes

- Salt (for rimming the glass, optional)

- Lime wedge or mint sprig (for garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Start by chilling your margarita glass. You can do this by placing it in the freezer for a few minutes or by filling it with ice and water while you prepare the drink.

2. In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently muddle the mint to release its flavor. Be careful not to over-muddle and tear the leaves.

3. Add the tequila, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.

4. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and secure the lid.

5. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients.

6. If you like, you can rim the chilled glass with salt. To do this, rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip it into a shallow dish of salt.

7. Strain the margarita into the chilled glass filled with ice.

8. Garnish your Mint Margarita with a lime wedge or a sprig of fresh mint.

9. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Mint Margarita!

Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your taste by adding more or less simple syrup. You can also make it non-alcoholic by omitting the tequila and adding a splash of soda water.