bourbon sparkling mojito
“Embark on a journey of refreshing indulgence with our Bourbon Sparkling Mojito. A spirited twist on a classic, this effervescent delight is sure to elevate your sipping experience with each zesty sip.”
I think my mind is confused.
Last year at this time, Mr.B and I were packing our bags and venturing off to Vieques, Puerto Rico for a week of fun in the sun. White sand beaches, crystal blue water, fresh conch, and endless amounts of rum, all were our routine while on the small island. Oh, how I wish this Kansas-born girl could click her heels together and be magically whisked away to paradise again.
Instead, this year, I will have to play make believe and pretend the bottom of the ski slopes are covered in white sand and lined with palm trees. Even though the outside temperature won’t be cooperating, that doesn’t mean I can’t have some island fun inside.
The cold weather has me craving a glass of good ‘ol boy bourbon, while my dreams of the beach have me craving a minty mojito. I decided these two worlds needed to join forces. If anything can cure the holiday blues, its this bourbon sparkling mojito. A splash of bourbon and simple syrup, mixed with muddled limes and fresh mint, and topped off with a little effervescence.
This drink will have you setting sail straight into the sunset of a New Year.
Cheers, friends.
bourbon sparkling mojito
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup fresh mint (+ more for garnish)
- 4 limes, cut into wedges
- 1 cup bourbon
- ice
- 1½ cups sparkling wine or champagne
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- In cocktail shaker or pitcher, combine simple syrup, mint, and lime, Muddle and then add bourbon. Stir to combine.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour mixture through a strainer about halfway up. Fill the rest of the glass with champagne and garnish with fresh mint.
“Conclude your spirited journey with the invigorating notes of the Bourbon Sparkling Mojito. A refreshing twist on tradition, it leaves your taste buds dancing with delight.”
This is the perfect warm and cold weather cocktail in one! Cheers!
Cheers, friend! Someday we need to get together and have a glass:)
I’m such a baby when it comes to bourbon and hard alcohol–but I have to try this! So creative–I’m sure it warms you right up 😉
I’m usually a beach girl, but really want to get into skiing and/or snowboarding one of these days!
Come to Colorado and I will have you drinking bourbon and skiing down a mountain! Promise:)
When we lived in Denver I would literally make a huge glass of iced coffee, turn on Jimmy Buffet radio and blast the heater/seat warmers to pretend I was on an island somewhere while I drove in to work in the snow.
Something tells me I may not be able to pull that off while driving with this drink, but by the fireplace wouldn’t be terrible either! 🙂
I soooooo wish you still lived in Colorado! We could have a tropical party inside and make fun cocktails!!
Prettiest cocktail EVER.
Thanks, Claire!!!
mojitos are my freaking favorite drink, ever. i consume way too many when we go to one of my fav restaurants – it gets bad. but hey! now i can make this version at home and just stumble to bed 😉 haha LOVE the sparkling effervescence in this – i’m a sucker for anything sparkling and anything that starts with mo and ends in -jito 😉
Gurrrrl, we need to cross paths again and sip on a few of these!
I can’t believe I’m seeing this! It’s perfect! It’s divine! I need it in my life stat!
I’m mixing one up right now for ya! 🙂
Mojitos are my favorite drink besides a good cabernet wine. I love this take on them and I’m kind of upset that you didn’t spit these out this past weekend.
Doh!! I’m a complete bonehead! This means we have to get together again soon!
Here’s to little vacations in a glass! I am so wishing I were heading to the islands too. Better console myself with this mojito. Love!
Erin!! You summed it up perfectly!!! Cheers!
We’ve been playing make-believe here too…there’s hardly any snow, but it has sure been COLD! Brr!! Love this cocktail to warm my heart, body, and soul! 🙂
I know! It’s super cold here too! Let’s drink these and stay warm:)
Oh I love this! Bourbon is a favorite at our house and this is just perfect for the frigid weather we are having!
Whoo-hoo! Bourbon is the best and trust me, it will be your new fav!
I would love to come with you on your imaginary booze cruise to tropical paradise. With a mojito in hand, of course!
It is currently 10PM and I really need this in front of me, stat!
Ha, somebody at work asked me whether I was planning to be in the office next week and I said ‘nope, I’m going to be on a beach somewhere’. If only it was true! As I’m stuck here in the rain and the cold, I’ll just have to settle for a cocktail.
I’m with Liz! This bevvy is perfect any day of the year… ps LOVE those glasses!
This is totally my kind of drink!! What I wouldn’t give to have one of these in my hand on a warm, sunny beach right now!
so….i’ll take 3. sound good? you bring the bourbon, i’ll bring the snacks.
Done and done! Thanks, Brandi!
Hey, Lauren….I love Mojitos in the summer and will def try this!!! Maybe I can come vist & we can have a couple together….. 🙂