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Mint Julep Cocktail
A delicious twist on the classic derby drink, this refreshing Mint Julep Lemonade will be your favorite summer drink!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 216 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Kentucky bourbon (like Woodford Reserve)
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 1 ounce lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 4-5 mint leaves muddled
- ½ cup lemon sparkling water cold
Instructions
- In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, add the mint leaves and muddle. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Add the bourbon, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Fit the cocktail shaker with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously.
- Fill a glass with ice, and pour the cocktail over the ice. Top off the cocktail with the lemon sparkling water. Garnish glass with a lemon slice and mint sprig, if desired. Enjoy right away while cold.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Sodium
68mg
(3%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
170IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
12.2mg
(14%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 12.2mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.