Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe

We’ve received many requests this week for “How to make a mint julep.” It seems that many people are having a bit of spring jubilation and look forward to the Kentucky Derby as the start of summer. Well, here is a simple slideshow that contains it all:

This recipe uses: Lime Tree Cove Sweet Mint Cocktail Sugar  

How to make a Mint Julep (Serves 1)

Ingredients needed:

• 2 oz. Bourbon Whiskey
• 4-6 springs of mint
• 2 oz. simple syrup or 2 tablespoons sugar
• Ice
• Water or Seltzer
• Lime slice
• Lime Tree Cove Sweet Mint Cocktail Sugar

Directions:

1. Muddle mint with the simple syrup or sugar
2. Add Ice, Bourbon, Water or Seltzer
3. Wet rim with lime slice
4. Lime Tree Cove Sweet Mint Cocktail Sugar
5. Enjoy!

Filed under: Fun Cocktail Recipes, Sweet Mint Cocktail Sugar.

Tim McCaffery is the chief mixologist at Lime Tree Cove. He is responsible for food and cocktail pairing and new cocktail spices.

Article Posted April 28, 2010