Sparkling Tequila Gimlet

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    sparkling tequila gimlet

    Recipe by Ariel Arce

    • Duration
    • Makes 4Servings

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup fresh mint, plus sprigs for garnish
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 4 oz .fresh lime juice, plus 4 lime wheels for garnish
    • 6 oz. blanco (silver) tequila
    • 8 oz. Prosecco, chilled

    Preparation

    In food processor, pulse 1/2 cup mint and sugar until combined. In small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil over high. Add mint sugar and stir until sugar dissolves; let cool. In cocktail shaker, shake mint syrup, lime juice, and tequila. Pour into 4 ice-filled rocks glasses. Top with Prosecco; garnish.