Frozen Mint Julep Margarita

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Two classic cocktails combine for a perfect summertime margarita with the not-too-sweet and not-too-tart taste of a mint julep.

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup intact mint sprigs
4 cups crushed ice
3 fluid ounces bottled margarita mix
2 fluid ounces tequila
1 fluid ounce mint syrup
2 fluid ounces bourbon whiskey

Directions

1 Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. Cook until dissolved, about 1 minute. Turn off heat and add mint sprigs. Steep for 3 minutes as mint syrup cools. Remove and discard mint.
2 Combine ice, margarita mix, tequila, 1 ounce mint syrup, and bourbon in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into 4 glasses.