Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Beverages recipes category.
3 Oz Vodka
3/4 Oz Fresh Lime Juice
3/4 Oz Mint Simple Syrup (See recipe section)
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 15-20 seconds
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Strain into a chilled cocktail glass
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Garnish with two mint leaves tucked into a lime wedge to look like a bird taking flight on the edge of the glass
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Mint Simple Syrup: Heat 3/4 Cups of sugar and 3/4 Cups of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil Stir occasionally to ensure that sugar completely dissolves After it comes to a boil, remove from heat and add 2 Cups of coarsely chopped, fresh mint leaves Let steep for about 2 hours and strain out the leaves, pressing firmly on the leaves with a spoon to extract essential oils Reserve the syrup and chill.
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