Lemon Mint Julep Cocktail
The Kentucky Derby wouldn't be complete without three things; fast horses, fancy hats, and serious bourbon cocktails. The Mint Julep being the signature libation of the party. But, I wanted to take it a step further and turn this one-hit-wonder into a seasonal favorite.
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Servings: 16 cocktails
Calories: 253kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Mint Simple Syrup
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 5 sprigs Fresh Mint
For the Lemon Mint Julep
- Crushed Ice
- Mint Simple Syrup
- 32 oz Bourbon
- 48 oz Lemonade
- Fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
Make the Mint Simple Syrup
- In a heavy bottom pot, add the sugar and water.
- Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring slowly, until the sugar is dissolved.
- Strain into a mason jar and add the mint. Cool.
- Once cool, about 1 hour, strain the mint and allow to sit, sealed until ready to use.
To Make a Single Lemon Mint Julep
- Add crushed ice to julep cups
- Pour in 1 teas mint simple syrup
- Top with 2 oz bourbon
- Add 3 oz Lemonade
- Top off with more crushed ice
- Garnish with fresh mint
To Make Lemon Mint Julep by the Pitcher
- Add 1/2 cup mint simple syrup to a pitcher.
- Stir in 4 cups bourbon to combine
- Top off with 6 cups lemonade
- Store until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, have cups near a bin of crushed ice with a scoop
- Scoop crushed ice into glasses and top with the pre-made mix.
- Garnish with mint and a fancy hat
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Notes
Feeling bold, make this a bourbon Arnold Palmer Cocktail by adding some iced tea.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Sodium: 7mg | Sugar: 31g