Sandy Collins
Serves: 5
Hosea Feil
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
37
Spice
56
Sweetness
44
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.7
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
First make the mint simple syrup: Put 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water into a saucepan over medium-high heat
2
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved
3
Turn off the heat
4
Bruise the mint a little by rubbing it between your fingers
5
Add mint to the syrup and set aside until it cools, at least 1 hour
6
Strain into a clean jar and discard the mint
7
Cover the jar with a lid
8
Leftover syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 months
9
To make the drinks, fill 4 glasses with ice
10
Put 2 tablespoons of mint simple syrup into each glass
11
Top with about a cup of club soda and a teaspoon of lemon juice
12
Stir gently and garnish with a mint sprig
13
Add 1 1/2 ounces of gin to each glass, if desired