Nothing says fresh and summery quite like mint leaves. Here is a great recipe that will quickly quench your thirst.

 

Citrus Spritzer

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons fresh mint leaves

2 Tablespoons agave syrup

3 Tablespoons gin

2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup seltzer

crushed ice

zest of a lemon, lime and orange

 

Directions

Add mint and agave syrup to a short glass and muddle gently. Stir in gin and lemon juice. Stir in seltzer and fill with ice. Garnish with zest strips.

 

BONUS: Another drink we couldn’t fit into the Summer issue:

Coconut-almond mojito

In a pitcher, muddle 1/4 cup fresh mint with the back of a spoon. Add one 16-ounce bottle of coconut almond water and

5 ounces of coconut rum. Stir. Divide among four ice-filled glasses and top off each with a splash of seltzer.