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A long stemmed spritz glass filled with the cocktail and garnished with lots of mint and orange wedges on a pink marble table.

Kentucky in May AKA Mint Bourbon & Elderflower Spritz

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  • Author: Pate Giltner
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 minutes
  • Yield: 1 drink 1x
  • Category: Cocktail
  • Method: stirred
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Kentucky in May spritz is made with mint, bourbon, elderflower liqueur, and sparkling wine for a Southern-inspired spritz twist that’s ideal for spring and summertime sipping.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
  • 1/2 elderflower liqueur
  • 1 mint sprig (plus more for garnish)
  • 3-4 ounces sparkling wine

Instructions

  1. Add the bourbon, elderflower liqueur, and the leaves from 1 mint sprig to a spritz glass and muddle.
  2. Fill the glass with ice.
  3. Top with 3-4 ounces of sparkling wine.
  4. Garnish with mint and lemon (or orange)