Blueberry Mint Julep Cocktail
A refreshing twist on the classic Mint Julep, featuring fresh blueberries and mint.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 4 fresh blueberries
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz bourbon
- Crushed ice
- Mint sprig for garnish
- 3 extra blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- Place the mint leaves, blueberries, and simple syrup into a Julep cup or sturdy glass.
- Gently muddle the ingredients together. Press lightly to release the oils from the mint and the juice from the blueberries; do not shred the mint.
- Add the bourbon to the cup.
- Fill the cup two-thirds full with crushed ice. Stir briefly to combine the ingredients and chill the mixture.
- Top the drink with more crushed ice to form a dome shape.
- Garnish the drink with a fresh mint sprig inserted near the straw and thread the extra blueberries onto the mint stem or place them near the rim.
Notes
- For best results, use a high-proof bourbon with strong vanilla or caramel notes.
- If you do not have a Julep cup, use a metal tumbler or a heavy rocks glass.
- To make a non-alcoholic version, substitute the bourbon with 2 oz of sparkling water or chilled white grape juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
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