Mint
Learn about Mint and its role in cocktails. It’s used in 21 cocktails on Garnish.
Cocktails
Old Cuban
A modern classic—aged rum, lime, mint, and Angostura bitters shaken and topped with brut Champagne.
Classic Mojito
Cuba's iconic highball of rum, lime, mint, and sugar lengthened with bubbly soda for ultimate refreshment.
Pimm’s Cup
British garden refresher—Pimm’s No.1 lengthened with lemonade (or ginger ale), cucumber, citrus, and mint.
Hugo
Alpine spritz—elderflower, mint, and lime with sparkling wine and a splash of soda.
Southside
Gin, lime, mint, and simple syrup. Chicago's answer to the mojito.
Mint Julep
A Southern staple of bourbon, sugar, and mint served in an icy silver cup—official drink of the Kentucky Derby.
Queen’s Park Swizzle
Trinidad classic—demerara rum swizzled with mint, lime, and demerara syrup over crushed ice with Angostura bitters.
Southside Fizz
A timeless and refreshing cocktail that elegantly marries the botanical complexities of gin with the bright, aromatic notes of fresh mint and citrus, all lifted by the effervescence of soda water.
Elderflower Virgin Mojito
A sophisticated, floral twist on the classic mojito featuring elderflower syrup, fresh mint, and lime—a flagship beverage of the modern craft mocktail movement.
Southern John Daly
A masterful evolution of the John Daly, substituting bourbon for vodka and adding fresh mint to create a complex, deeply American cocktail that celebrates Southern staples.
Eastside
A garden‑fresh cousin of the Southside—gin, lime, mint, and cucumber shaken bright and served up.
Southside Royale
An effervescent elevation of the classic Southside with Champagne. Where gin, mint, and lime meet celebratory bubbles for sophisticated sparkle.
Strawberry Virgin Mojito
A non-alcoholic interpretation of the classic Cuban Mojito, elevated with fresh strawberries. This refreshing mocktail combines muddled strawberries, fresh mint, lime juice, and sparkling water for a sophisticated alcohol-free experience.
Dirty Mojito
A darker take on the Mojito—aged rum, demerara sweetness, mint, and lime built tall with soda.
Missionary's Downfall
Don the Beachcomber classic—light rum blended with pineapple, lime, peach liqueur, mint, and honey for a frosty tiki sipper.
Southside Rickey
A sublime marriage of gin, mint, and lime lengthened with club soda. The effervescent intersection of the Southside and Gin Rickey.
Virgin Mojito
All the mint-lime sparkle of a Mojito minus the rum, a staple of modern mocktail menus.
Champagne Julep
An elegant sparkling variation of the classic mint julep, combining bourbon with champagne for a refined, celebratory cocktail.
Whiskey Smash
A quintessential American cocktail that marks a pivotal point in mixed drink evolution. This vibrant and refreshing libation bridges the Mint Julep and Whiskey Sour, embodying 19th-century innovation with its masterful balance of sweet, sour, and strong, elevated by the aromatic lift of fresh mint.
Non-Alcoholic Lemonade Spritz
A modern temperance beverage that marries the timeless appeal of fresh lemonade with the effervescent sophistication of the classic Italian spritz, featuring fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and sparkling mineral water.
Georgia Mint Julep
A historically significant variation of the classic Mint Julep, distinguished by the inclusion of peach, a nod to Georgia's identity as the 'Peach State'.