I know, this site is called “Bourbony,” not “Ginny,” but I whipped this up the other day and thought it was pretty delicious.
You ever pull a chocolate mint leaf from the garden and think, “This needs gin”? Same. The Mint Condition is bright, crisp, and loaded with herbal depth thanks to Aviation Gin, fresh chocolate mint, lemon juice, and a mint simple syrup that does all the heavy lifting. The Regan’s Orange Bitters are optional, but make it even tastier. It’s summer in a glass—with a little mischief.
This one’s a great excuse to pull out the good glasses, even if it’s just you and your garden. Pair it with a little goat cheese crostini (see below), something salty, or a square of dark chocolate and you’re basically doing self-care. It’s low effort, high reward—and that’s our kind of cocktail moment.
Goat cheese crostini with lemon zest and honey.
Crisp toast, creamy tangy goat cheese, a drizzle of honey, and a hit of lemon zest — it’s effortless, classy, and perfectly mirrors the cocktail’s citrus-herb balance without competing.
Other fast options:
- Marcona almonds with sea salt
- Cucumber slices with herbed cream cheese
- Dark chocolate bark with mint or citrus bits (plays nicely with the chocolate mint)
Mint Condition (Lemon-Chocolate Mint Edition)
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servings5
minutes5
minutesIngredients
2 oz 2 Aviation gin
0.5 oz 0.5 fresh lemon juice
0.75 oz 0.75 mint simple syrup
1 sprig 1 chocolate mint
2 dashes 2 Regans Orange Bitters (optional but great)
Directions
- Clap the chocolate mint between your palms to release oils.
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake well and double strain into a chilled coupe or over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a chocolate mint sprig and a lemon twist for aroma.
Equipment
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