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Bootlegger Drink

Alysen
This Bootlegger Drink is a refreshing Minnesota cocktail made with vodka, mint syrup, lemon, lime, and club soda. Easy, bubbly, and perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 193 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Mint Syrup

For 8 Cocktails

Instructions
 

For the Mint Syrup - 8 servings

  • 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.
    bowl of cut lemons and limes to be squeezed
  • 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.
    Blender with juice and mint leaves
  • 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 - one serving

  • Pour 2 oz of the mint syrup into a cocktail shaker or highball glass.
    pouring mint syrup in high ball 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.)
    pour vodka into highball glass or shaker.
  • Fill the cup with ice and top with club soda.
    Add soda water and ice
  • Garnish with a wheel of lemon and sprig of fresh mint, if desired. Enjoy immediately.
    Mix and add a lemon wheel garnish

Notes

  • One batch of mint syrup makes enough for about 8 Bootlegger cocktails. Each cocktail uses 2 ounces of mint syrup, 2 ounces of vodka, and enough club soda to fill the glass.
  • For the best flavor, keep the club soda separate until serving so the drinks stay bubbly.
  • To make this drink without alcohol, skip the vodka and top the mint syrup with club soda or sparkling water.
  • 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

Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 78IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.4mg
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