Monday Spritz

Mondays don't have to be a slog all the way through. This spritz is designed for that moment when you finally close your laptop and need something light to mark the transition from work mode to the rest of your evening. The Monday Spritz keeps things easy. Gin provides the backbone, but soda water stretches it out so you're not three drinks deep before dinner. St-Germain brings elderflower sweetness that plays well with fresh grapefruit and lime, while bruised mint leaves add brightness to every sip. It tastes like a fizzy, floral citrus soda for adults, refreshing without being boring, and light enough that you could have two and still remember your Tuesday morning meeting. Build it right in the glass. Bruise your mint gently, add ice, pour everything in, top with soda. Done in under a minute, which is about all the effort anyone should spend on cocktails at 6pm on a Monday.