The Hotel Tango Mint Julep

Have the derby in your house all year around with this twist on the mint Julep.

July 31, 2020

Ingredients

  • 4 mint leaves
  • 2 ounces Hotel Tango Bourbon
  • 1/2 ounce honey simple syrup*
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 dashes lemon bitters

Preparation

Lightly muddle mint in syrup in rocks glass. Add bourbon and lemon juice and pack glass full with crushed ice. Stir until chilled. Garnish with mint sprig.

*To make honey simple syrup: Add 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup water in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, stir and simmer for five minutes. Allow to cool and store in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.  

Visit HotelTangoWhiskey.com to find out where to buy the craft spirits near you and how to visit one of their tasting rooms for the Hotel Tango experience.

 

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Ingredients

  • 4 mint leaves
  • 2 ounces Hotel Tango Bourbon
  • 1/2 ounce honey simple syrup*
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 dashes lemon bitters