Blueberry Lavender Mint Julep
This blueberry lavender mint julep is the perfect fruity and elevated mint julep! Blueberry, lavender, and mint are such a good fruity, floral, and herby combination and when mixed with bourbon and crushed ice - they make the most refreshing spring cocktail!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: cocktail
- Method: stirred
- Cuisine: american
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 ounce lavender syrup
- 2 large mint sprigs
- 2 ounces bourbon
Instructions
- Add 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, 1-ounce lavender syrup, and mint leaves from 1 sprig in a small blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add crushed ice to a glass.
- Top with the blended blueberry mixture and bourbon. Stir to combine.
- Top with more crushed ice until a nice dome is achieved.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
Notes
To get perfect crushed ice at home blend ice in a food processor. A blender makes ice too fine and more like shaved ice, but it comes out perfect in the processor!
Find it online: https://thegandmkitchen.com/blueberry-lavender-mint-julep/