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Recipe courtesy of Andrea Immer

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Total:: 5 min
Prep:: 5 min

Level:: Easy

Ingredients

4 mint leaves plus more for garnish
2 ounces vodka or gin
1 1/2 ounces simple syrup (recipe follows)
1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
Ice
Club soda
Lime wheels

SIMPLE SYRUP:

4 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons water

Directions

Simple Syrup: Heat sugar and water in saucepan over low flame until sugar is completely dissolved. (Simple syrup can be stored in sealed container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.)

In a mixing glass, gently muddle mint leaves, vodka or gin, simple syrup and lemon juice. Add ice. Shake all ingredients well and, using a spring strainer, pour into a pint glass filled with fresh ice. Top with club soda and garnish with fresh mint leaves and lime wheels.

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Ingredients: 4 mint leaves plus more for garnish; 2 ounces vodka or gin; 1 1/2 ounces simple syrup (recipe follows); 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice; Ice; Club soda; Lime wheels; 4 tablespoons sugar; 4 tablespoons water