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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 Minutes
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
4
Units of Measurement:
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| 2 Ounce | Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup |
| 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 |
Steps
1
Place Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup, whole strawberries, mint, and bourbon into a medium-sized pitcher.
Ingredients
2 Ounce Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup
16 Large strawberries, stemmed
1/4 Cup mint leaves, packed
12 Ounce bourbon
2
Muddle until strawberries and mint are broken up.
3
Divide mixture evenly into glasses. Fill with crushed ice, overflowing over the top of glass.
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