Derby Cup Cocktail
A Derby Cup Cocktail is what you'd get if a Mint Julep and a Pimm's Cup got together and had a delicious baby!
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 1596kcal
Ingredients
Mint Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
Derby Cup Cocktail
- 1 ¼ oz bourbon
- 1 ¼ oz Pimm's No. 1
- ¾ oz mint simple syrup
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- 3 oz club soda
- fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
To make the Mint Simple Syrup
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water.
- Stirring occasionally, heat the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the mint leaves.
- Allow the simple syrup to cool for an hour before removing the mint leaves and allowing it to cool completely.
To make the Derby Cup Cocktail
- Add the bourbon, Pimm's, mint simple syrup, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. Stir gently.
- Add the club soda and stir again.
- Strain into a Julep cup that is filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 1596kcal | Carbohydrates: 377g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 36mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 365g