Go Back
Mint Julep in a glass garnished with mint.

Citrus & Mint Juleps

Bright, bubbly, and kissed with fresh mint and citrus—this cocktail is the refreshing answer to Derby Day heat. With classic bourbon at its heart, balanced by tart lime and effervescent lemon-lime sparkling water, the Citrus & Mint Julep is a modern twist on a southern icon. It’s perfect for porch sipping, Derby watching, or raising a glass with friends under the spring sunshine.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or measuring spoons
  • Muddler or wooden spoon
  • Glass
  • Spoon or straw

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ounce bourbon
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 sprig fresh mint
  • Crushed ice
  • 1/2 cup Kroger Lemon Lime Sparkling Water

Instructions
 

  • In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, lime juice, sugar, and mint. Muddle everything together until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the mint is fragrant.
  • Fill a glass with crushed ice.
  • Pour the muddled mixture over the ice and top with Kroger Lemon Lime Sparkling Water.
  • Give it a gentle stir and garnish with a fresh mint sprig, if desired.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy the sparkle!
Keyword bourbon mint cocktail, Citrus mint julep recipe, danielle kartes, Derby Day cocktail idea, easy sparkling cocktail, Kentucky Derby drinks, Kroger cocktail recipe, Lemon Lime Sparkling Water drink, lime mint julep, modern mint julep cocktail, refreshing bourbon cocktail, rustic joyful food