spring fever cocktail

No offense February, but I don't think I like you very much lately. This winter funk has kinda got me down. So I was thrilled to find a yummy Spring fever cocktail. Doesn't this make you want to run out to the grocery for some fresh fruit? Too bad I don't have any mint growing in my backyard. Note to self : plant mint soon. Mmm, I would have to substitute the gin for club soda at the moment, but this would go down so quickly. In fact, if you are partaking, I would use Pimm's instead of gin. It's is a gin-based liquor that my family consumes a lot of during the warmer months. It's not too strong and very favored by the Brits. Just right to send those winter blues right on outta here.



Ingredients (makes 2 drinks)
6 hulled strawberries

1 peeled orange

6 mint leaves

1/4 peeled cucumber

6 oz Gin OR Pims

8 oz lemonade

Methodology:
Dice, then muddle fruits and mint

Pour Gin/Pims into fruit mixture and let sit for 10-15 minutes

Strain over lemonade and ice + garnish with fruit or mint

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