Lemon-Ginger Mint Spritzer

Perfect for sipping on a sunny day on the porch. Try adding different garnishes for extra flare.

Ingredients

  • Lemon balm (one bunch)

  • Lemon or lime wedge

  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger

  • 1 - 2 tsp sugar (to taste)

  • White rum

  • Seltzer or club soda

  • Ice

Directions

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  1. Rinse lemon balm

  2. Add lemon balm, ginger, sugar, and rum to cocktail shaker and muddle for 1 minute

  3. Strain into serving glass

  4. Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice

  5. Add ice, then top up with seltzer or club soda

  6. Garnish with citrus wedge and a few leaves of lemon balm

  • For super-charged ginger flavor, substitute a dry ginger ale or ginger beer for seltzer