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Bourbon Mint Lemonade Cocktail

Bourbon Mint Lemonade Cocktail
This bourbon mint lemonade cocktail is a bit tart, a bit sweet, and oh-so-delicious. Made with only a handful of simple and fresh ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 4

Ingredients

  • ½ cup granulated sugar plus extra for rimming glasses
  • ½ cup cold filtered water
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 4 lemons
  • ½ cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 4 ounces bourbon (adjust to preference)
  • sparkling water
  • small ice cubes
  • 2 lemon slices, halved for garnish
  • 4 fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  • Add granulated sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk occasionally until sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in lemon juice and chopped mint. Allow to completely cool in refrigerator (at least 20 minutes). Pour over strainer to remove mint.
  • To rim each glass (4 in total), run lemon slice or wedge along top. Place sugar on small plate and dip each glass in a circular motion until covered.
  • Evenly divide strained lemon mixture between glasses. Add 1 ounce (or more) of bourbon to each.
  • Top each glass with a handful of ice cubes, followed by sparkling water. Garnish with lemon slice and sprig of mint.

Notes

  • Play around with measurements to craft your perfect cocktail. More bourbon? More simple syrup? You get the picture!
  • Be sure to use a good quality bourbon. 
  • If you want to make a pitcher instead, simply add all ingredients instead of dividing between glasses. I still suggest rimming glasses to balance out the tartness of the lemon. Either add the garnishes directly to the pitcher or have them in a bowl beside the glasses.
  • For larger gatherings, double or triple the recipe. I suggest making the lemon, mint and syrup mixture ahead of time and keeping in the refrigerator until needed. Even the day before works!