How to Make Lemon Mint Simple Syrup Cocktail

Mint Julep Cocktail

This entire process takes no more than 15 minutes and leaves you with plenty of ginger syrup for all your cocktail and home chef.

Recipe Summary Mint Julep Cocktail

The Mint Julep deserves to be enjoyed all summer long, so do yourself a favor and try this refreshing classic cocktail before and after the Kentucky Derby.

Ingredients | Lemon Mint Simple Syrup Cocktail

8 mint leaves

1 teaspoon simple syrup

2 ½ fluid ounces bourbon whiskey

crushed ice, divided

1 sprig fresh mint for garnish

Directions

Chill a julep cup in the freezer for about 5 minutes.

Place mint leaves and simple syrup in the chilled julep cup; mash well with a cocktail muddler. Pour in bourbon and 1/2 cup crushed ice. Stir until chilled and top with remaining 1/2 cup ice.

Garnish with fresh mint.

You can substitute confectioner's sugar for simple syrup.

Info | Lemon Mint Simple Syrup Cocktail

prep: 10 mins total: 10 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 cocktail

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