Cape Crusader

With fresh mint from the DesBarres Manor Inn organic gardens, fresh Nova Scotia strawberries, Cape Breton’s Glen Breton whiskey and Nova Scotia maple syrup, this refreshing drink is truly a taste of Nova Scotia in the summer.

Makes one cocktail

Ingredients

3 strawberries, chopped
6 large fresh mint leaves
½ ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
1½ ounces Glen Breton whiskey
½ ounce Nova Scotia maple syrup
Slice of lime and mint for garnish

To Prepare

1. In an old fashioned glass, lightly muddle the strawberries and fresh mint. Do not over work the mint as this will make it bitter.
2. Add fresh squeezed lime juice, Glen Breton whiskey and Nova Scotia maple syrup. Stir to mix.
3. Add ice. Stir again.
4. Garnish with a slice of lime and a fresh mint leaf.

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Proprietor  Glynn Williams