Recipes

Mediterranean Mint Julep

May 10, 2023 Cocktails Iced
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A fun and refreshing cocktail recipe with an invigorating Smith twist. Using our lively, palate-pleasing Mediterranean Mint Iced Tea as the backbone to this fresh patio sipper, makes this southern classic even more charming. 

MEDITERRANEAN MINT JULEP

Ingredients

  • 1 scant oz Mediterranean Mint Syrup*
  • 2 cups crushed ice
  • 2 oz bourbon
  • Fresh mint sprig, for garnish

Directions

  1. To highball glass or silver Julep cup, add minted simple syrup, then 1 cup crushed ice, bourbon, and splash of water.
  2. Add enough of remaining ice to almost fill glass.
  3. Stir well and garnish with mint sprig.

*Mediterranean Mint Syrup

Directions

  1. Steep one sachet of Mediterranean Mint Iced Tea in 2 cups of water for 5 minutes.
  2. Remove sachet and add 2 cups of sugar and stir until dissolved.
  3. Store in an airtight jar and refrigerate.