Prosecco and Scotch Whiskey Julep
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 cups
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Inactive: 20 min
- Cook: 5 min
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.