The Mint Julep has been the traditional beverage of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs for almost a century. You can join in the festivities completely guilt free with this Mint Julep recipe. It’s completely sugar free, has only about 100 calories and zero carbs!
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Traditional Mint Juleps are made from muddling simple syrup with fresh mint leaves then topping with a generous serving of bourbon and a splash of water.
Love them or hate them – it’s just not Derby until you’ve had one.
Mint Julep | Sugar Free
The Mint Julep has been the traditional beverage of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs for almost a century. You can join in the festivities completely guilt free with this Mint Julep recipe. It's completely sugar free, has only about 100 calories and zero carbs!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Drink
Calories: 100kcal
Ingredients
- 5 fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz bourbon
- 5 oz sprite zero, or any other sugar free lemon lime soda
- ice
- mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle the mint leaves and a splash of the sprite in the bottom of a glass or cocktail shaker.
- Add the remaining sprite, and bourbon. Stir then strain into a Julep or highball glass over ice.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and enjoy!
Calories: 100kcal
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