Sparkling mint & lemon juleps

Sparkling mint & lemon juleps

A sparkling wine cocktail to start a lovely evening

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 - 15 mins

Plus cooling

Method

  1. Put the sugar and lemon juice in a small pan and heat gently to dissolve the sugar. Simmer for 2 minutes to make a syrup. Remove from the heat and leave to cool. This can be made in advance and kept in the fridge for up to a week.
  2. To serve, pour the lemon syrup into 6 champagne flutes or tall glasses, top up each glass with the chilled sparkling wine, then stir quickly to mix before serving with mint sprigs tucked in the top.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2004.

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  • 15 May 2008

    lisabet rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was a very refreshing start to a very nice evening. The syrup also worked as a mix for other coctails like margaritas.

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  • 21 May 2010

    stephilou rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    Only 3* as I havn't made this yet but it does look like it will be fab!! Can't wait to try!

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  • 12 February 2011

    Jude rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Used this twice now, once for Xmas day, and the other for a dinner party. Easy to make and tastes great. After i put the syrup in I half filled the glasses with crushed ice which worked well, very refreshing. Loved by everyone.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 - 15 mins

Plus cooling

Ingredients

  • 85g golden caster sugar
  • 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 bottle of chilled, sparkling wine (Cava is a good choice)
  • 20g/1oz pack fresh mint
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