Whisky Ginger Julep & Some Whisky Tasting

• Produce

  • 12 Mint, large fresh Leaves
  • 1 Mint, sprig

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 Sugar

• Frozen

  • 1 Ice

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 15 ml Ginger liqueur - i used the kings ginger liqueur
  • 40 ml Prosecco
  • 30 ml Whisky

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Description

Ingredients

• 12 large fresh mint leaves
• 2 sugar cubes (demerara or brown) - or 2 tsp demerera sugar
• 30ml/ 1 fl oz Whisky (I used Scotch Whisky)
• 15ml/ 1/2 fl oz Ginger Liqueur - I used The Kings Ginger Liqueur
• 40ml Prosecco
• Ice - crushed or cubed
• Mint sprig

Directions

• Begin by lightly crushing the sugar cubes and place in the bottom of the glass
• Add the mint leaves and the ginger liqueur. Gently muddle using a cocktail muddler or the end of a small rolling pin
• Add the ice
• Pour in the whisky. Stir briefly
• Carefully top the drink with the Prosecco
• Add more ice if there is room in the glass and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a sip straw
• Serve immediately