How to Make a Jade Cocktail

Named after the precious stone that the drink's green color mimics, the Jade is a refreshing, rum-based cocktail with minty lime overtones.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 1/2 oz. light rum
• 2 dashes triple sec
• 1 dash creme de menthe (preferably green)
• 3/4 oz. lime juice
• 1/2 tbsp. sugar
• Cocktail shaker and strainer
• Cocktail glass (chilled)
• Ice

1. Add ice to your cocktail glass, along with the ingredients in Steps 2 through 6.

2. 1 1/2 oz. light rum

3. 2 dashes triple sec

4. 1 dash creme de menthe

5. 3/4 oz. lime juice

6. 1/2 tbsp. sugar

7. Mix that up nicely with a strong 6-10 count shake of your cocktail shaker. Then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• There should be NO ice in the cocktail glass.