Mint and Twist

Hot Honey Halloumi Bites with Lemon and Mint

These hot honey halloumi bites are just little flavor explosions. They are the perfect mix…

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Passion Fruit Margarita

This passion fruit margarita is tangy and tart with fresh passion fruit pulp shaken with…

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Kiwi Cucumber Margarita

A kiwi cucumber margarita with tequila blanco, fresh lime, muddled kiwi, and thin slices of…

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Meet Elien

I’m Elien, the creator behind Mint and Twist. I’ve been developing and sharing recipes for over a decade, and Mint and Twist is where I focus on drinks. I’m a self-taught drink maker based in New Zealand with a love for cocktails, mocktails, and anything that comes in a pretty glass. You’ll find everything here from classic cocktails to homemade syrups, alcohol-free drinks and cocktail snacks.

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