Watermelon Mint Julep

Name: Watermelon Mint Julep
Ingredients: ½ cup watermelon (to create ¼ cup fresh watermelon juice) (for For the juice:); ¼ cup bourbon (for For the juice:); 2 tablespoons club soda (for For the juice:); 2 tablespoons mint simple syrup (for For the juice:); Crushed Ice (for For the juice:); Fresh Mint Leaves (for For the juice:); ¾ cup granulated sugar (for For the syrup:); 1 cup water (for For the syrup:); Bunch mint leaves (for For the syrup:)

Have Made It

Two Mint Juleps served in stainless cocktail "glasses", garnished with mint leaves.

Bourbon lovers rejoice! Our spin on a classic mint julep is perfect for everything from derby days to picnics! Warm and sweet, the amount of club soda is up to preference.

Yields

Makes 2 servings with leftover syrup.

Ingredients

For the juice:

½ cup watermelon (to create ¼ cup fresh watermelon juice)
¼ cup bourbon
2 tablespoons club soda
2 tablespoons mint simple syrup
Crushed Ice
Fresh Mint Leaves

For the syrup:

¾ cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
Bunch mint leaves

Instructions

Add the watermelon to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour through sieve to remove pulp.
Make the syrup by adding the sugar, mint, and water to a saucepan and heating at medium high heat. Stir constantly. When it starts to simmer, reduce the heat to low and cook for another 2 minutes. Allow to cool and remove the mint leaves.
Combine the bourbon, watermelon juice, and 2 Tablespoons mint syrup and shake.
Add some roughly crushed ice to your glasses, pour the cocktail over it, and top with club soda.