mint julep 75
I love a good mint julep… and what’s better than a good mint julep? A sparkling mint julep, that’s what.
All the elements of a mint julep, complete with a mint simple syrup, fresh lime juice, and topped with sparkling wine.
Unlike a french 75 it uses bourbon instead of gin and lime instead of lemon, but the construct is the same.
Combined together to make the perfect holiday cocktail.
Ingredients:
4oz bourbon
2oz mint simple syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
20 mint leaves, muddled
boil water and sugar until sugar is dissolved, pour over muddled mint and set aside to cool
1 cup brut sparkling wine
Directions:
Add bourbon and simple syrup to two cocktail glasses, stir to combine. Add ice to halfway.
Slowly top with bubbles. Stir gently.