Past Derby Winner
A sophisticated cocktail that combines the classic flavors of bourbon, fresh mint, and lemon, topped with sparkling wine for an elegant twist on a traditional Derby drink.
1 servings
3 min
Ingredients
- •3 leaves fresh mint leaves
- •10 drops Meyer lemon bitters
- •¾ ounce lemon juice
- •½ ounce mint simple syrup
- •1 ounce bourbon
- •2 ounce sparkling wine
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves with the bitters and lemon juice until the mint is slightly darkened but not completely crushed. Add the mint simple syrup and bourbon. Add about a half cup of ice and shake vigorously until well chilled, about 30 seconds.
2 min
- 2.
Strain drink into a Champagne flute, top with sparkling wine, and garnish with a mint leaf.
1 min