Minty Brown Sugar Bourbon Crush

This Minty Brown Sugar Bourbon Crush is a modern twist on the classic Mint Julep. With a refreshing blend of brown sugar, lime, basil, and mint, this cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a robust kick of bourbon. It's a delightful and easy-to-make drink that's sure to impress your guests at any gathering.

Minty Brown Sugar Bourbon Crush

A modern twist on the classic Mint Julep with brown sugar, lime, basil, and mint, balanced with a robust bourbon kick.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 lime, cut into four pieces, juice of 1 lime, and lime wedges, for garnish
  • 1 tbsp. light or dark brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 basil leaves
  • 2 sprigs mint, plus additional for garnish
  • 1.50 oz. Bulleit Bourbon
  • Crushed ice

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the lime pieces, lime juice, brown sugar, salt, basil, and mint vigorously to release the aromatics from the herbs and juice from the lime.
  2. Add bourbon and enough ice to fill the cocktail shaker, then shake vigorously until the mixture is well-chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture, preferably using a Hawthorne strainer to retain some of the herbs and citrus pulp, into a julep glass filled with crushed ice.
  4. Garnish with lime wedges and sprigs of mint.