Frozen Mint Julep Margarita

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

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 212 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup water
• 2 fluid ounces tequila
• 4 cups crushed ice
• 2 fluid ounces bourbon whiskey
• ½ cup intact mint sprigs
• 3 fluid ounces bottled margarita mix
• 1 fluid ounce mint syrup

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Combine ice, margarita mix, tequila, 1 ounce mint syrup, and bourbon in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into 4 glasses.