Mint Gimlet

2 oz Bootlegger New York Craft Gin
3/4 oz mint simple syrup
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
Garnish: lime wheel
Mint Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, add granulated sugar and water. Bring to a boil and then turn heat to low, stirring often until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and add mint. Allow to steep for about 15 minutes, then strain simple syrup into an airtight jar or container.

Ingredients
2 oz Bootlegger New York Craft Gin
3/4 oz mint simple syrup
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
Garnish: lime wheel
Directions
- For the Mint Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, add granulated sugar and water. Bring to a boil and then turn heat to low, stirring often until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and add mint. Allow to steep for about 15 minutes, then strain simple syrup into an airtight jar or container.
- Add ice cubes to a cocktail shaker followed by the gin, mint simple syrup, and lime juice.
- Shake then strain into a chilled coupe cocktail glass or Old Fashioned glass. Garnish with mint sprig.