MINT JULEP SPRITZER

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The original Kentucky cocktail makes a great sipper for any warm-weather afternoon. We've added a splash of club soda to make the drink a little lighter and more refreshing.

Categories     Bourbon     Alcoholic     Kentucky Derby     Cocktail     Lemon     Mint     Summer     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves
1 cup bourbon
2 10-ounce bottles of chilled club soda
6 cups crushed ice
8 fresh mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Mix fresh lemon juice, sugar, and fresh mint leaves in small bowl until sugar dissolves; press on mint with back of spoon to crush lightly. Let stand 30 minutes. Strain mint and lemon mixture into pitcher. Mix in bourbon, then club soda and ice. Pour into 8 tall glasses. Garnish each drink with mint sprig.

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