Bourbon and Honey Mint Julep
This twist on a mint julep is refreshing, slightly sweet and packs a punch. It’s the perfect party ready spring cocktail!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 Cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktail
Ingredients
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- Honey-Mint Syrup
- 5 large fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- Mint Julep
- 2 large fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 ounce Mint-Honey Syrup
- 2 1/2 ounces bourbon
- Crushed ice
- Sprig of mint, for garnish
Instructions
- To make the Honey-Mint Syrup, in 1-quart saucepan, mix honey and water. Heat about 2 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until honey is dissolved. Remove from heat; add the mint and set aside 1 hour to cool. Remove the mint, pour syrup into glass jar. Cover jar; refrigerate until ready to use. Makes about 1/2 cup.
- Gently muddle the mint leaves in the bottom of the glass. Add the Honey-Mint syrup, bourbon and some crushed ice; stir to chill the cocktail. Add more crushed ice and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.bourbonandhoney.com/bourbon-and-honey-mint-julep/