Gin and Green Mint Tea Cocktail
Ingredients
Mint cubes:- 1 tsp Mosi Green Mint loose leaf tea
- 2-inch piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
- 2-inch strips orange zest
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp coarsely chopped mint, plus sprigs for serving
- 1 shot of gin
- 2 shots of fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wheels for serving
Tools + Equipment
- Mosi All-in-One infuser to combine all the ingredients easily
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cup
- Citrus juicer to squeeze the lemon juice, optional
- Citrus juicer to squeeze the lemon juice, optional
- Shot glass
Directions
STEP 1: Fill the sieve with Mosi Green Mint Tea and then secure it to the lid.
STEP 2: Place the mint leaves and sugar in the bottom of a cocktail shaker or large metal cup or bowl. Using a wooden cocktail muddler or unfinished wooden spoon, gently mash the mint 3 to 4 times to release the juices and to combine it with the sugar.
STEP 3: Add mint leaves, sugar, lemon juice, lemon wheels, ginger, orange zest and a shot of gin to the infuser and attach the lid to the infuser.
STEP 4: Add boiling water to the infuser through the spout.
STEP 5: Switch up the lock and flip the infuser upside down. Steep for 3 minutes.
STEP 6: Flip it right side up and set aside with the lid open to cool for at least 5 minutes. Add ice cubes.
STEP 7: Shake your Mosi infuser. Enjoy!
