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Strawberry Mint Julep Cocktail

Strawberry Mint Julep Cocktail

By Traeger Kitchen

Get a taste of the Derby with a Traeger-twist on this famous cocktail. Fresh strawberries and mint are muddled with bourbon and Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup for a cocktail that takes you right to Churchill Downs.

Prep Time

5 Min
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 Ounce
  • smoked simple syrup (homemade or store-bought)
  • 16 Large
  • strawberries, stemmed
  • 1/4 Cup
  • mint leaves, packed
  • 12 Ounce
  • bourbon
  • 2 Large
  • strawberries, sliced lengthwise into 6 slices, for garnish
  • 6 Sprig
  • fresh mint, for garnish
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Steps

  • Step 1

    Place Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup, whole strawberries, mint, and bourbon into a medium-sized pitcher.

    Ingredients

    • 2 Ounce smoked simple syrup (homemade or store-bought)

    • 16 Large strawberries, stemmed

    • 1/4 Cup mint leaves, packed

    • 12 Ounce bourbon

  • Step 2

    Muddle until strawberries and mint are broken up.

  • Step 3

    Divide mixture evenly into glasses. Fill with crushed ice, overflowing over the top of glass.

  • Step 4

    Place a straw in each glass and garnish with a strawberry slice and sprig of mint. Enjoy!

    Ingredients

    • 2 Large strawberries, sliced lengthwise into 6 slices, for garnish

    • 6 Sprig fresh mint, for garnish

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