Mint Julep Margarita

Name: Mint Julep Margarita
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Yield: 1 large drink
Ingredients: 2 limes, each cut into 16 pieces; 2 teaspoons superfine sugar; 10 fresh mint leaves; 2 ounces bourbon; 1 ounce orange liqueur; 1/4 cup seltzer

Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

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Mint Julep Margarita

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The popular Derby drink gets a nudge of warmth from orange liqueur. Serve straight or over ice with a splash of seltzer water.

Yield: 1 large drink

Total: 10 min
Prep: 10 min

Yield: 1 large drink

Total: 10 min
Prep: 10 min

Ingredients

2 limes, each cut into 16 pieces

2 teaspoons superfine sugar

10 fresh mint leaves

2 ounces bourbon

1 ounce orange liqueur

1/4 cup seltzer

Directions

Place the limes in a cocktail shaker. Sprinkle with the sugar and add the mint leaves. Muddle well, making sure the juice is really extracted from the limes and the sugar dissolves. Add the bourbon and orange liqueur. Add a couple of ice cubes, cover and shake well. Strain. Can be served over ice or straight. Top with seltzer. Garnish with a lime wedge.