Minty Cuban Breeze

The Minty Cuban Breeze is a refreshing, traditional Cuban cocktail that combines the sweetness of light rum with the tartness of fresh lime juice and the invigorating flavor of mint. It's a perfect drink for a hot summer day, offering a crisp and revitalizing taste with every sip.

Minty Cuban Breeze

A refreshing Cuban cocktail with light rum, fresh mint, and lime juice, perfect for a hot summer day.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz. Bicardi light rum
  • 5 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup
  • 4 oz. seltzer water
  • Lime wedge and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, pour the light rum.
  2. Tear the mint leaves into pieces and add them to the shaker with the lime juice.
  3. Use the back of a spoon to muddle the contents for 1 minute.
  4. Add in the simple syrup and ice, then cover the shaker and shake for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour the mixture into a tall glass over ice.
  6. Top it with seltzer water and stir with a swizzle stick.
  7. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint leaves.