Pomegranate Lime Mint Julep Cocktail
Pomegranate Lime Mint Julep Cocktail! Bursting with Bourbon and fresh flavors and perfect for your Kentucky Derby party!
Servings: 8
Calories: 270kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves , chopped
- 4 lime slices , about 1/4″ thick
- 1 1/2 cups Bourbon
- 1 cup 100% Pomegranate juice , such as POM Wonderful
- ice
- 5 cups chilled ginger ale
- mint sprigs , for garnish
- lime slices , for garnish
Instructions
- In small saucepot over medium-high heat bring sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until sugar is dissolved and mixture is clear. Remove from heat.
- Add chopped mint and lime slices to simple syrup. Let stand 1 hour until cooled.
- Strain, discarding mint and lime. Chill syrup until ready to use.
- In large pitcher combine prepared simple syrup, Bourbon and Pomegranate juice.
- Just before serving add ice and ginger ale.
- Garnish with additional fresh mint and lime slices.
Notes
Makes 8 cups.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Make recipe with lemon lime soda
- Add orange slices
- Use your favorite fruit juice in place of the pomegranate juice
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg