Keto Mint Julep Recipe
Try this Keto Mint Julep for a refreshing low-carb cocktail. Made with fresh mint, bourbon, and a homemade keto simple syrup, this cocktail is the perfect way to cool off on a hot day. This sweet and minty drink is perfect for poolside parties, Kentucky Derby events, or any other occasion.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 134kcal
Ingredients
For the cocktail:
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 2 ounces club soda
- 1 ounces keto simple syrup or use 2 tbsp of the recipe below
- 4 fresh mint leaves
- ½ cup crushed ice use a generous (rounded) measurement
For the keto simple syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 ¼ cup Keto sugar substitute
Instructions
For the keto simple syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine water and sweetener. Heat over medium heat, stirring until erythritol dissolves. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let cool. Use what is needed immediately, and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.1 cup water, 1 ¼ cup Keto sugar substitute
For the cocktail:
- Add the mint leaves and simple syrup to a 6-ounce glass. Muddle until fragrant by using a cocktail muddler or the handle of a large wooden spoon to press and crush the mint leaves.4 fresh mint leaves, 1 ounces keto simple syrup
- Fill the glass with crushed ice. Add bourbon and club soda.2 ounces bourbon, ½ cup crushed ice, 2 ounces club soda
- Give a few strong stirs and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Notes
You can adjust the cocktail's sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 31mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Net Carbohydrates: 1g
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