Honey Peach Mint Julep

A delicious version of the standard mint julep; this Honey Peach Mint Julep is a special combination.

Course Bourbon

Cuisine American

Keyword honey, Kentucky Derby, mint, mint julep, peach

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings Cocktail

Calories 395kcal

Author Barb

Ingredients

For the Peach and Mint Simple Syrup

1 small peach sliced, you can leave skins on if you want
½ cup sugar
½ cup water
5 sprigs mint
2 tablespoons honey

For the Cocktail

2 ½ ounces bourbon
12 mint leaves
crushed ice
mint and Ppeach Slices for garnish

Instructions

To Make the Honey Peach Syrup

Combine the small sliced peach, sugar, water and mint in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar is melted. Simmer for 2-3 minutes on low until the peaches are softened. Add the honey and stir until combined.
Remove from heat and mash the peaches well.
Strain the mixture through a sieve to remove the peach pulp and mint; set aside to cool.

To Make the Honey Peach Mint Julep Cocktail

Place the mint and 1/4 ounce of the peach syrup in a Julep Cup or Old Fashioned glass and gently muddle, working the leaves up the side of the glass.
Loosely pack the glass with crushed ice, then add bourbon and drizzle a bit of the peach syrup on top. Stir gently.
Garnish with a peach slice and a sprig of mint.

Notes

To make in larger quantities; make the syrup and cool. Mix the bourbon and peach syrup in a container. Muddle the mint with a splash of the bourbon mixture, fill the glasses with ice and then top with the bourbon.

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