Peppermint Ginger Beer Spritz Cocktail
A festive spritz with crisp gin, cool peppermint, and spicy ginger beer—effervescent, aromatic, and refreshing for winter parties and cozy nights alike.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Highball or collins glass
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Ice cubes
- Small muddler
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 0.5 oz peppermint simple syrup see notes
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 3 oz ginger beer
- Mint leaves for garnish
- Candy cane mini, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- To make peppermint syrup: Simmer equal parts sugar and water with fresh mint leaves and peppermint extract. Cool and strain.
- In a shaker, combine gin, peppermint syrup, lime juice, and ice. Shake gently.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with ginger beer and stir lightly.
- Garnish with mint leaves and a mini candy cane.
Notes
Use fresh mint and real peppermint for best results. For a non-alcoholic version, skip gin. Try with vodka or rum for variation. Garnish makes it extra festive!