Are you looking to diversify your Kentucky Derby or spring cocktail game? Try this Strawberry Mint Julep! This Strawberry mint cocktail is full of fresh strawberries, fresh mint, and a splash of bourbon!
Sip on this delightful drink and enjoy the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess that comes with the blend of strawberries and refreshing mint.
Why you will love this recipe:
This drink is the perfect companion to the traditional mint julep, like this the best mint julep recipe, and is the perfect addition to any Kentucky Derby party!
This sweet and minty cocktail is the perfect blend of sweet and refreshing flavors that combine to create a smooth and delicious drink. The strawberry and mint simple syrup gives the drink a fruity sweetness, and the mint brings a refreshing and cooling sensation that leaves the tongue tingling. The combination of bourbon and strawberries makes for a unique and satisfying flavor that can make anyone fall in love with this cocktail.
Key Ingredients:
Bourbon: This is a bourbon-based cocktail, and the bourbon flavor really shines through, so using a top-shelf, high-quality bourbon is key to a delicious-tasting drink. Woodford Reserve is our go-to bourbon for cocktails because it has an even flavor and mixes well with several flavors.
Fresh Mint: This recipe calls for a lot of mint! Some mint leaves are added to the simple syrup, and then several sprigs of whole mint are added to the glass as a garnish.
Strawberries and Mint Simple Syrup: This simple syrup is super easy to make. Simply mix the water, sugar, strawberries, and mint in a small saucepan, and heat until all the sugar has dissolved, and the strawberries are soft.
Crushed Ice: You can technically use any type of ice you want, but if you want an authentic Kentucky Derby-style cocktail, use crushed ice.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make this recipe:
Start by adding the sugar, water, cut strawberries, and mint leaves to a small saucepan. Cook on medium until the strawberries are soft, and the sugar has dissolved
Add crushed ice to a glass.
Top with the bourbon and cooled syrup. Add more crushed ice to form a dome.
Garnish with mint and strawberry.
Top tips
- Try and make your simple syrup ahead of time so it has time to thoroughly cool. You can make it a week ahead and store it in the fridge.
- Make crushed ice by adding ice to a large zip lock bag and crushing it with a rolling pin or another sturdy kitchen tool.
FAQ
You can use any bourbon you like! However, I suggest premium bourbon, and here are a few of my favorites for cocktails.
Woodford Reserve
Four Roses Small Batch
Knob Creek
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Strawberry Mint Julep
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: stirred
- Cuisine: American
Description
This Strawberry mint cocktail is full of fresh strawberries, fresh mint, and a splash of bourbon!
Ingredients
Simple syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 large bunch mint
Cocktail:
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1.5 ounces strawberry mint simple syrup
- Mint sprig
- crushed ice
- Strawberry
Instructions
- Start by adding the sugar, water, cut strawberries, and mint leaves to a small saucepan. Cook on medium until the strawberries are soft, and the sugar has dissolved.
- Add crushed ice to a glass.
- Top with the bourbon and cooled syrup. Stir.
- Add more crushed ice to form a dome.
- Garnish with mint and strawberry.
Notes
- Make crushed ice by adding ice to a large zip lock bag and crushing it with a rolling pin or another sturdy kitchen tool.
- The simple syrup makes enough for 4-5 cocktails
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