Ingredients
- 3 ounces gin
- 8 leaves fresh mint
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger root, shredded
- 1 teaspoon jalapeno, minced, optional
- 8 ounces club soda
- 2 each fresh limes, divided
- 2 cups ice
Cooking Instructions
Squeeze 1 lime into 2 highball glasses.
Add 4 mint leaves with 2 lime quarters in each glass each. Add the jalapeno if using.
Pour 1 1/2 oz. of gin into the glass. Muddle the contents together with a muddler or a heavy spoon.
Let set for about 2 minutes.
Add some ice and club soda. Garnish with a fresh leaf with limes wedges if desired.