Ginger-Bourbon Mint Julep

Name: Ginger-Bourbon Mint Julep
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 6-8 fresh mint leaves; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3 oz bourbon; 4-5 oz ginger beer; Fresh mint, garnish

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Prep 5 min
Total 5 min
Servings 1

Fresh mint muddled with sugar and topped with bourbon and ginger beer. This refreshing twist on a classic mint julep is perfect for Derby Day, or any day. MORE+ LESS-

By Macheesmo

Updated November 23, 2016

Ingredients

6-8 fresh mint leaves

teaspoon sugar

oz bourbon

4-5 oz ginger beer

Fresh mint, garnish

Steps

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1

In a cocktail shaker, lightly muddle together mint and sugar. Top with bourbon and shake with ice.
2

Strain into a julep glass and fill with ice and ginger beer. Garnish with fresh mint.