Cranberry Lime Gin Smash

 A refreshing drink that is easy to make.  I grow mint in my herb garden and using fresh mint really enhances this drink.

3 fresh mint leaves,  torn
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 1/2 oz gin
Juice from 1/2 lime

Crushed ice

1 tbsp frozen cranberries

2 oz cranberry juice

sparkling water

lime wedges

• To a cocktail glass, add 3 mint leaves, sugar, gin and lime juice.  Use a muddler to release flavour of fresh mint.
• Fill glass with crushed ice and frozen cranberries.  Add cranberry juice and top with a splash of sparkling water.  Garnish with lime and fresh mint.

Makes 1 drink.