Foodie Swellness: Hello, Absolut Lime

I’ve been slacking on the beverage posts. Don’t get me wrong, I haven’t slacked on the drinking and enjoyment of them this summer (erm, sometimes before I have a chance to photograph them, oops!), but am just behind on the posting about them!

One of my new faves is Absolut Lime. It’s the latest addition to the core flavours from Absolut, and I’m surprised it took so long for them to add lime, especially since it’s the leading flavour profile for many cocktails!

For those watching your sugar, there are no added sugars to this flavoured vodka (although if you’re truly watching your sugar, you wouldn’t be drinking this at all!); I think it’s all about moderation, anyhow, obviously since I drink these cocktails on occasion. This Absolut is smooth and offers a refreshing hit of fresh lime. I’ve been using it to make the Absolut Lime Mojito, but once I pick up some ginger beer, I’ll be making some Mules, too. Here are the simple recipes for both of those cocktails, cheers!

Absolut Lime Mojito

• 1.5 oz. Absolut Lime
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• half lime
• 6 mint leaves plus one mint sprig
• Soda water (I used my Bonne O for this)

Muddle mint leaves and simple syrup in a  highball glass. Fill with crushed ice. Add Absolut Lime. Stri, Toip up with soda water.

Absolut Lime Mule

• 1.5 oz. Absolut Lime
• 5 oz. ginger beer
• 1/3 oz. fresh lime juice

Fill a mule cup with ice cubes. Add Absolut Lime and lime juice. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with lime wedge.

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