Mint Julep Lemonade Recipe
Elijah Craig Small Batch, Mint Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice Served over Crushed Ice. Garnished w/ a Mint Sprig.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Mint Simple Syrup
- 1
Make the Mint Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts of water and sugar (1 cup each) along with a handful of fresh mint leaves. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Once dissolved, bring to a simmer and let it steep for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, strain out the mint leaves, and let the syrup cool.
Mixing the Drink
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, 1 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 1 oz of the prepared mint simple syrup.
- 3
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15 seconds until chilled.
- 4
Serve
Fill a glass with crushed ice and strain the mixture from the shaker over the ice.
Garnishing
- 5
Garnish
Add a fresh mint sprig on top of the drink for garnish. Optionally, you can slap the mint sprig between your hands before placing it in the drink to release more of its aroma.