Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis

Prosecco and Scotch Whiskey Julep

Name: Prosecco and Scotch Whiskey Julep
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients: Ice; 1 cup Mint Simple Syrup, recipe follows; 1 cup single malt Scotch whiskey, such as Glenfiddich; 5 fresh mint sprigs, plus extra for garnish; 2 cups prosecco, chilled; 1 cup sugar; 1 packed cup packed fresh mint leaves

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Level: Easy
Total: 30 min

Prep: 5 min
Inactive: 20 min
Cook: 5 min

Yield: 4 cups

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Ingredients

Ice

1 cup Mint Simple Syrup, recipe follows

1 cup single malt Scotch whiskey, such as Glenfiddich

5 fresh mint sprigs, plus extra for garnish

2 cups prosecco, chilled

Mint Simple Syrup:

1 cup sugar

1 packed cup packed fresh mint leaves

Directions

In an ice-filled pitcher, mix together the Mint Simple Syrup, whiskey and 5 mint sprigs. Slowly pour in the prosecco and mix. Pour into glasses and garnish with mint sprigs

Mint Simple Syrup:

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, 1/2 cup water and mint leaves over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool for 20 minutes. Strain before using.