Pomegranate Mint Julep Cocktail
This recipe puts a festive spin on the classic mint julep cocktail with the addition of pomegranate juice + a rosemary garnish.
Spread holiday cheer all season long with these 8 deliciously festive cocktails.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 6 sprigs mint, divided
- 3 ounces bourbon
- 4 ounces pomegranate juice
- 2 ounces seltzer water
- 2 sprigs rosemary, for garnish
Preparation
In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water and 4 mint sprigs to make a mint-infused simple syrup. Bring to a bubble, stirring until sugar has dissolved, about 2-3 minutes. Let cool.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add mint simple syrup, bourbon and pomegranate juice. Shake for about 20-30 seconds then pour over 2 rocks glasses filled with crushed ice.
Top each glass off with a splash of seltzer and garnish with a mint and rosemary sprig.
Always drink responsibly.