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Honey Mint Julep

The Honey Mint Julep is a perfect cocktail for a hot summer day at the races. The minty flavor really freshens up the drink and melds perfectly with the honey which brings out the sweater flavors in the whiskey.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1 drink

Equipment

  • 1 Shaker Tin
  • 1 Tin Cup
  • 1 Strainer
  • 1 Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 8 leaves mint
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 ounce Honey Mint Syrup
  • 3 ounces Bourbon

Instructions
 

  • Grab a pot and add honey and water.
  • Heat on medium-high heat for a couple of minutes while constantly stirring until honey dissolves.
  • Add mint leaves and let cool for an hour or more.
  • Grab tin cup or a rocks glass and add crushed ice.
  • Grab shaker and add ice plus bourbon and honey syrup.
  • Shake until well chilled.
  • Strain into tin cup.
  • Add a mint leaf to garnish and enjoy.