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Ginger-Bourbon Mint Julep

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by: Macheesmo
Updated Nov 23, 2016
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Fresh mint muddled with sugar and topped with bourbon and ginger beer. This refreshing twist on a classic mint julep is perfect for Derby Day, or any day.

Ginger-Bourbon Mint Julep

  • Prep Time 5 min
  • Total 5 min
  • Servings 1
  • Ingredients 5
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Ingredients

  • 6-8 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 oz bourbon
  • 4-5 oz ginger beer
  • Fresh mint, garnish

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In a cocktail shaker, lightly muddle together mint and sugar. Top with bourbon and shake with ice.
  • Step 
    2
    Strain into a julep glass and fill with ice and ginger beer. Garnish with fresh mint.

Nutrition

260 Calories
0g Total Fat
0g Protein
16g Total Carbohydrate
14g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
260
Calories from Fat
0
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
10mg
0%
Potassium
0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
5%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
14g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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