Summertime Breeze Cocktail

D'estate, which translates to "in the summertime," perfectly captures the essence of this cocktail. It's a delightful combination of gin, Averna amaro, freshly squeezed lime juice, and ginger beer, offering a refreshing and bittersweet flavor profile. The addition of a sprig of fresh mint adds a hint of herbal aroma, making it the ideal drink for hot summer days.

Summertime Breeze Cocktail

The Summertime Breeze Cocktail is a refreshing and bittersweet concoction featuring gin, Averna amaro, lime juice, and ginger beer, garnished with a sprig of fresh mint.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 fl oz gin
  • 1 fl oz Averna amaro
  • 1 fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 pinch of sugar
  • 1 sprig of fresh mint (lightly smacked between your hands)
  • 3 fl oz ginger beer
  • Garnish: 1 sprig of fresh mint

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, combine the gin, Averna amaro, lime juice, sugar, and mint. Shake well with a few ice cubes.
  2. Strain the mixture into a double rocks glass filled with ice.
  3. Top the cocktail with ginger beer.
  4. Garnish the drink with a fresh sprig of mint.