Mint Raspberry Martini
This mint raspberry martini is very refreshing and a great cocktail to enjoy with friends or just sit and sip to wind down after a long day. We even had someone tell us this was the best drink they have ever had!
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker a mason jar with a lid works great
- Muddler
- Cocktail strainer
Ingredients
- 3 fresh Raspberries
- 4-6 Mint leaves
- 2 ounces Gin
- 1 ounce Raspberry liqueur
- ½ ounce Fresh lime juice
- 1 handful Ice cubes
- 3 ounces Plain sparkling water (unsweetened) chilled
Instructions
- Put the raspberries and and mint in the cocktail shaker and muddle until the raspberries are broken up and the mint is fragrant.
- Add the gin, liqueur, lime juice and ice. Shake for about 30 seconds or until very cold. Pour through a cocktail strainer* into a chilled (optional) martini glass. Top with the sparkling water. Garnish with raspberries and mint on a cocktail pick if desired.
Notes
* You can use a mesh strainer if you want a clear drink or use a regular cocktail strainer if you want some of the raspberry pieces in your drink.