Raspberry-Mint Vodka Smash
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 ounces vodka
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup see Notes
- 6 fresh raspberries
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- Seltzer water
- Garnish with a few raspberries a sprig of mint and a lemon wheel
Instructions
- In a double old fashioned glass, muddle lemon juice, simple syrup, raspberries and mint leaves.
- Fill glass with ice (cubed or crushed) and add vodka.
- Top with seltzer water and stir.
- Garnish with a few raspberries, a sprig of mint and a lemon wheel.
Notes
SIMPLE SYRUP
1 cup (8 ounces) water
1 cup granulated sugar
Bring the water to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and stir until it completely dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Pour the syrup into a clean 1-pint bottle, cap it and refrigerate it until needed. Makes 1½ cups and keeps two months or longer in the refrigerator.
1 cup (8 ounces) water
1 cup granulated sugar
Bring the water to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and stir until it completely dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Pour the syrup into a clean 1-pint bottle, cap it and refrigerate it until needed. Makes 1½ cups and keeps two months or longer in the refrigerator.
