Cocktails: The Summer Starter

Yesterday was our last day of school, so while not the official first day of Summer, it certainly feels like Summer has started! This is a perfect light refreshing cocktail to embrace these Summer nights. Feel free to use your liquor of choice here. I used tequila. (obviously… I always use Tequila!)

The Summer Starter

Servings: 4
Time: 10 mins
Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients:

Juice of two limes
1 Cup tequila (or vodka or rum)
1 Cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup torn mint leaves plus a few extra leaves for garnish
Topo Chico or club soda

Instructions:

Combine mint leaves and lime juice in the bottom of a cocktail shaker/mason jar/pitcher. Muddle the mint leaves with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon.
Add in pineapple juice and tequila. Mix/Shake well.
Add ice to your favorite 4 glasses. Strain mixed drink into glasses, top with the Topo Chico or club soda and garnish with a few torn mint leaves. Enjoy!