January's Cocktail - Dark Mint Dream Cocktail

So, we're going to do cocktails once a month -- and we'll try to make them themed with the month.  Since January is still winter, we decided to go with something wintry - the Dark Mint Dream Cocktail.

Ingredients:

For the Simple Syrup:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 5 large mint leaves

For the Cocktail:

• 4 large mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
• 1 1/2 fl oz white rum
• 1 fl oz espresso
• 1 fl oz heavy cream
• 3/4 fl oz mint simple syrup
• 1 fl oz club soda
• Whipped cream, for garnish

Recipe from here.

We had planned to have cocktail night on January 14, but my SIL got sick so we had to postpone.  Nevada and her mom went ahead and made the cocktail on Saturday.  Here are their pictures.

 

We weren't sure which kind of alcohol to use, but we tried vodka, spiced rum, and white rum.  They all tasted pretty much the same.  My YD and I ended up drinking the cocktail with vodka and my husband and SIL went with the spiced rum.

So until next month.  If you want to join us, let me know and we will provide you with the recipe in advance ...

Cheers!