Frozen Mint Julep Margarita
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
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup intact mint sprigs
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4 cups crushed ice
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3 fluid ounces bottled margarita mix
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2 fluid ounces tequila
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1 fluid ounce mint syrup
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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.