Drinks
Ginger Julep
Everyone will love this citrusy, warmly spiced twist on the beloved Derby Day cocktail.
- Makes
1 cocktail
- Time
5 minutes
A hit of ginger liqueur turns the traditional mint julep squarely on its ear into a spicy, sweet, and modern cocktail, with a citrus tang from lemon. It’s a fresh twist on a beloved Kentucky Derby party classic.
Ingredients
- 2 mint sprigs, plus more for garnish
- 2 oz. bourbon
- 1 oz. ginger liqueur, such as Domaine de Canton
- ½ oz. fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz. simple syrup
- Lemon wedge, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint with a wooden spoon until thoroughly bruised, about 10 seconds. Add the bourbon, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup and shake vigorously until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a rocks or julep glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge and mint sprig.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint with a wooden spoon until thoroughly bruised, about 10 seconds. Add the bourbon, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup and shake vigorously until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a rocks or julep glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge and mint sprig.
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