Mint Freedom for Whiskey Wednesday

This whiskey Wednesday I'm remembering my old favorite. This bourbon mint cocktail is refreshing and easy. Perfect for the middle of the week or a slow Sunday cocktail sipping. I love the combination of mint and lemon with whiskey. It's refreshing.

Whiskey and Mint

Whiskey Cocktail

Ingredients

2 1/2 oz Bourbon Whiskey

1 oz Lemon Juice

1 oz Simple Syrup

6 Mint Leaves

Garnish: Lemon Peel and Mint

Recipe: In a cocktail shaker, muddle mint leaves and simple syrup. Add ice. The pour lemon juice (squeeze one lemon) and bourbon whiskey. Shake until cold (about fifteen seconds). Pour from shaker into a highball glass with ice. Garnish with a lemon peel and mint leaves.