Sparkling Blackberry Mint Julep

A variation on the Classic Mint Julep this one combines muddled blackberries with the ingredients and tops it off with sparkling wine.

Course Bourbon, Cocktails

Cuisine American

Keyword blackberry, cocktail, Kentucky Derby, mint julep, sparkling

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings Cocktails

Calories 175kcal

Author Barb

Small pepple ice cubes I get mine from Sonic; they sell ice by the bag, or wrap ice in a plastic bag then towel and smash with a hammer or meat mallet
½ cup blackberries
4 tablespoons mint leaves torn in half
2 tablespoons simple syrup equal parts water and sugar brought to boil just enough to melt sugar; cooled
3 ounces bourbon
Prosecco or other sparkling wine

Fill a julep or small rocks glass overflowing with ice cubes.
In a shaker, muddle the blackberries, mint leaves and simple syrup.
Add 1 cup of ice cubes and bourbon to the shaker and shake well. Strain the drink into the glass filling it 3/4 full.
Finish filling the glass with the Prosecco, gently stir to combine.
Gently press on the mint leaves for garnish to release their aroma before putting a bunch into each cocktail; finish with a blackberry and serve with a short straw.