Easy Lavender Mint Julep

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 209kcal

Author: Jazzmine Woodard

The classic Kentucky bourbon cocktail made with a simple twist of lavender flavor

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Equipment

Ingredients

4 mint sprigs plus more for garnish
½ ounce lavender honey syrup or lavender simple syrup
2 ounces bourbon
crushed ice
dried lavender optional garnish

Instructions

Add leaves from four mint sprigs and lavender simple syrup to a silver julep cup. Muddle gently to release the mint oils and combine the flavors.
Pour in bourbon then fill the cup with ice.
Stir until the cup is frosted (about 20 seconds).
Pack cup with more ice to form a dome then garnish with more mint and lavender. Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly!

Notes

Making the Lavender Honey Syrup

Add one cup of honey, one cup of water, and ½ cup of dried lavender to a small saucepan over medium-high heat and stir until honey is dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a boil then turn off heat. Allow to steep from at least 20 minutes (the longer the better) for the lavender flavor to infuse into the syrup.
Strain out lavender flowers and store in an airtight container.

Preparation

Because the julep cocktail needs to stay cold and frosty for the best taste, I don't recommend making this drink ahead of time.

Bar Tool Substitutions

If you don't have bar tools, don't worry! A shot glass is a great replacement for a jigger. You can use the blunt end of a kitchen spoon in place of a muddler, and a butter knife (plus a gentle hand) works almost as well as a bar spoon.

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