Sparkling Mint Juleps

Put a little sparkle in your julep with super fun, super delicious Sparkling Mint Juleps. Who knew a little bourbon, a little bubbly, and a little mint could be soooo good?

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Here's a little-known-fact about me -- I'm a big fan of bubbles! Yes, I looove me some bubbles. Both the soapy blow-them-like-a-little-kid kind and the sparkling sipping kind.  Hard to say which I like better, but it's probably the sparkling wine kind. Oh, how I love to sip those sparkly little bubbles.

From elaborate celebrations like weddings and parties, to enjoying a little impromptu get-together with friends, to a simple quiet evening at home, sparkling wine just adds the right amount of sparkle to any occasion.

Who knew a little bourbon, a little bubbly, and a little mint could be soooo good?

And you know what? Sparkling wines go beautifully with a whole host of different mixers to make fabulous sparkling cocktails like Champagne Margaritas, a sparkling Cosmopolitan, or a sparkling apple pie cocktail, too. And like these super fun, super delicious Sparkling Mint Juleps.

Man alive, are Sparkling Mint Juleps good -- winning a seal of approval from both me and my non-wine drinking husband. Who knew a little bourbon, a little sparkling wine, and a little mint could be so good?

Sparkling Mint Julep Ingredients:

It takes just 4 ingredients to make a refreshing Sparkling Mint Julep. To whip one up, you'll need:

• Bourbon - The liquor that serves as the backbone of the drink.
• Fresh mint - It wouldn't be a Mint Julep without the mint! Muddle fresh mint leaves with the bourbon to bring this signature element to the drink.
• Simple syrup - This syrupy mixture of granulated sugar and water is typically used to bring sweetness to cocktails, and sweetens the bourbon in a Sparkling Mint Julep. Make simple syrup by placing equal parts water and sugar in a saucepan and heating while stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
• Sparkling wine - Choose your favorite sparkling wine for this cocktail, such as Prosecco, Cava, or a true Champagne. We recommend choosing a drier sparkling wine. 

How to Make Sparkling Mint Juleps:

Whipping up these tasty little jules ... I mean, jewels, ... is easy.  Simply combine a bit of bourbon, a bit of simple syrup, and a few fresh mint leaves in a sturdy glass.

Muddle (or crush) them together with a spoon or a muddler, if you have one, pressing the mint leaves firmly against the side of the glass to release their oils.

Strain the bourbon-mint mixture into a champagne flute, then fill the remainder of the flute with sparkling wine. We usually choose a Prosecco, which is a sparkling wine from Italy.

To finish off the cocktail, garnish it with a nice sprig of fresh mint.

Then get ready to sip away at the delicious bourbon-y bubbles!

Whether you like to enjoy your bubbles "alone" or in a fun cocktail concoction like these Sparkling Mint Juleps, sparkling wine is just perfect for sipping for any occasion -- from an elaborate party celebration to a quiet Tuesday at home.

Check out these other fun & tasty sparkling cocktails:

• Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail
• Champagne Margaritas
• Sparkling Limoncello Cooler
• Sparkling Raspberry-Limoncello Cocktail
• Champagne Cobbler Cocktail
• Royal Champagne Cocktail
• Royal Mimosas
• Sparkling Cosmopolitan
• More beverage recipes

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Beverages

American

Yield: 1 cocktail

Author: Tracey | The Kitchen is My Playground

Sparkling Mint Juleps

Put a little sparkle in your julep with super fun, super delicious Sparkling Mint Juleps. Who knew a little bourbon, a little bubbly, and a little mint could be soooo good?

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

Ingredients

For each cocktail:

• 3 large mint leaves
• 2 tsp. simple syrup*
• 2 T. bourbon
• 4 oz. chilled Prosecco (or other sparkling wine)
• additional mint sprigs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Place mint leaves, simple syrup, and bourbon in a sturdy glass.
2. Muddle well by repeatedly pressing down on and crushing the mint leaves with a muddler or the back of a sturdy spoon. Be sure to thoroughly crush the mint leaves.
3. Strain the bourbon mixture into a chilled champagne flute. Gently pour in Prosecco.
4. Garnish with a mint sprig, if desired.

TRACEY'S NOTES:

1. * To make simple syrup, place equal parts water and granulated sugar in a saucepan (I usually do 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar). Heat over medium heat, stirring, until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool.
2. Beware -- this is a strong drink!

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