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Strawberry Mojito Mocktail
By The Mindful Mocktail on
Ingredients (serves 1)
- 3 strawberries, sliced
- 10 mint leaves
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sugar or sweetener of choice
- 1 cup soda water
- Extra mint and strawberries to serve
Method
- Muddle strawberries and sugar/sweetener in a glass to release the juices. Try to get the strawberry pieces small enough to fit through a straw. You can use a blender for this step if preferred.
- Add the lime juice and stir to combine.
- Clap the mint together in your hands to release the scent (you'll know it's worked when your hands smell minty!).
- Fill your glass with ice and soda water. Stir to combine.
- Garnish with extra mint and strawberry slices.
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Lyre's Margarita
By Lyre's Spirit Co on
Ingredients (serves 1)
- 45mL Lyre's Agave Blanco Spirit OR Lyre's Agave Reserva Spirit
- 15mL Lyre's Orange Sec
- 30mL lime juice
- 7.5mL white sugar syrup (1:1)
- 1 dash of orange bitters (optional)
Method
1. Shake ingredients briefly with ice.
2. Fine strain into a half salt-rimmed coupette.
3. Garnish with a lime wedge.
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Lyre's Negroni
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Ingredients (serves 1)
- 30mL Lyre's Dry London Spirit
- 30mL Lyre's Aperitif Rosso
- 30mL Lyre's Italian Orange
Method
1. Stir briefly over fresh, cubed ice.
2. Serve in an old fashioned glass and garnish with an orange slice.
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