The Bootlegger drink was made famous in Minnesota! One sip and you will quickly fall in love with this minty-lemon-lime combination!
What makes this Bootlegger Drink so good?
- You will quickly fall in love with this minty-lemon-lime combination the Bootlegger Drink provides!
- This drink is mega refreshing and perfect for summer sipping!
- People all over love this drink, especially those in Minnesota where it is said to have been created! Cheers to that!
Tips and Tricks for this Bootlegger Drink
- I like my bootlegger cocktails on the sweeter side! If you prefer a more sour drink, add one extra lemon and one extra lime, or reduce the amount of sugar from ½ cup to ⅓ or ¼ cup— depending on your taste preferences.
- Once you get the hang of making simple syrup, try making peach simple syrup or raspberry simple syrup for other tasty cocktails!
- The vodka can be substituted for gin or bourbon (try a Gin Mojito!) or left out entirely for a nonalcoholic variation.
- Serve with a straw! It makes the perfect way to stir this Bootlegger Drink and to drink it!
- If you have a high-speed blender, you can use it to finely blend the mint. It will make the texture much smoother!
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Bootlegger Drink
The Bootlegger drink was made famous in Minnesota! One sip and you will quickly fall in love with this minty-lemon-lime combination!
Equipment
- small saucepan
Ingredients
For the Mint Syrup
- 1 ½ cups water divided
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 medium-sized lemons juiced (about ¼ cup)
- 2 large limes juiced (about ¼ cup)
For 1 Cocktail
- 2 ounces mint syrup
- 2 ounces vodka
- Club soda enough to fill the glass
Instructions
For the Mint Syrup
- Make a simple syrup: Combine ½ cup of water and ½ cup of granulated sugar in a small saucepan set over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar has fully dissolved— about 5 minutes. Remove the simple syrup from the heat and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Juice lemons and limes.
- Transfer the simple syrup, lemon juice, lime juice, and mint leaves to a blender, along with the remaining 1 cup of water. Blend until the syrup is well combined and the mint is finely chopped— about 30 seconds on high speed.
- Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- One batch of syrup will make about 8 cocktails. You can store the syrup in the fridge for up to four days.
For the Cocktail
- Pour 2 oz of the mint syrup into a cocktail shaker or highball glass.
- Pour 2 oz of the vodka into a cocktail shaker or highball glass. Stir to combine. ( If using a cocktail shaker, transfer the mixture into a highball glass.)
- Fill the cup with ice and top club soda.
- Garnish with a wheel of lemon and sprig of fresh mint, if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- This recipe makes enough simple syrup to make 8 bootlegger cocktails. Each individual drink uses 2 ounces of the syrup and 2 ounces of vodka.
- The vodka can be substituted for gin or bourbon— or left out entirely for a nonalcoholic variation.
- I like my bootlegger cocktails on the sweeter side! If you prefer a more sour drink, you can add one extra lemon and one extra lime, or reduce the amount of sugar from ½ cup to ⅓ or ¼ cup— depending on your taste preferences.
Nutrition
Calories: 619kcalCarbohydrates: 134gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 26mgPotassium: 437mgFiber: 10gSugar: 107gVitamin A: 115IUVitamin C: 153mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 2mg
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