Frozen Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe

By DIANETHORNTON

Frozen Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe

This is the perfect Southern way to celebrate and cool off this summer.

Ingredients

• 3 oz. Makers Mark, Heaven Hill or Knob Creek bourbon whiskey
• 1-1/2 tsp. simple syrup
• 1-1/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
• 8 fresh mint leaves
• 3/4 cup crushed ice
• 1 sprig of mint for garnish

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from hgtv.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place mint leaves, bourbon, simple syrup and lemon juice at the bottm of a glass. Muddle (mash) the mint with the liquids until blended together. Pour this mixture into the blender. Add 3/4 cup of crushed ice and blend until slushy.

Pour into a chilled, large old-fashioned glass or large goblet.