Leapfrog

About the Leapfrog

Fresh mint and orange bitters give Leapfrog its bright, garden forward character, built on a base of Timber Creek Florida Gin with lemon juice, Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot liqueur, and a touch of simple syrup to round out the edges. Muddled mint releases its oils into the shaker, and the apricot liqueur adds a soft stone fruit sweetness that keeps the drink from reading as purely herbal or purely citrus forward. Timber Creek Florida Gin is a good match for a mint and apricot combination like this because its botanical profile stays clean and juniper forward without competing too hard against the fruit and herb elements added afterward. That clarity comes from the distillery’s PureBlend process, which distills and ages each grain component individually before blending, giving the finished gin a consistent backbone that supports rather than overwhelms delicate additions like fresh mint or stone fruit liqueur.

To build Leapfrog, muddle the mint leaves gently in the bottom of a shaker to release their oils without shredding them, then add the bitters, gin, lemon juice, apricot liqueur, and simple syrup along with ice. Shake well and fine strain into a chilled coupe glass to keep stray mint leaves out of the final drink. Leapfrog’s bright, herbal, fruit forward profile pairs naturally with grilled shrimp, fish tacos, ceviche, lime chicken, or a basket of tortilla chips, echoing the same citrus and green notes found in a lot of coastal Florida cooking. It also works well as a warm afternoon sipper on a porch or patio.

Fresh mint should be handled gently since over-muddling releases bitter chlorophyll along with the desirable oils, which can turn a bright cocktail dull if the shaker sits too long before straining. As with any cocktail, Leapfrog is meant for guests 21 and older, and it is best enjoyed at a relaxed pace.

Fresh mint and orange bitters give Leapfrog its bright, garden forward character, built on a base of Timber Creek Florida Gin with lemon juice, Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot liqueur, and a touch of simple syrup to round out the edges. Muddled mint releases its oils into the shaker, and the apricot liqueur adds a soft stone fruit sweetness that keeps the drink from reading as purely herbal or purely citrus forward. Timber Creek Florida Gin is a good match for a mint and apricot combination like this because its botanical profile stays clean and juniper forward without competing too hard against the fruit and herb elements added afterward. That clarity comes from the distillery’s PureBlend process, which distills and ages each grain component individually before blending, giving the finished gin a consistent backbone that supports rather than overwhelms delicate additions like fresh mint or stone fruit liqueur.

To build Leapfrog, muddle the mint leaves gently in the bottom of a shaker to release their oils without shredding them, then add the bitters, gin, lemon juice, apricot liqueur, and simple syrup along with ice. Shake well and fine strain into a chilled coupe glass to keep stray mint leaves out of the final drink. Leapfrog’s bright, herbal, fruit forward profile pairs naturally with grilled shrimp, fish tacos, ceviche, lime chicken, or a basket of tortilla chips, echoing the same citrus and green notes found in a lot of coastal Florida cooking. It also works well as a warm afternoon sipper on a porch or patio.

Fresh mint should be handled gently since over-muddling releases bitter chlorophyll along with the desirable oils, which can turn a bright cocktail dull if the shaker sits too long before straining. As with any cocktail, Leapfrog is meant for guests 21 and older, and it is best enjoyed at a relaxed pace.