Classic Derby Day cocktail, perfect for sweltering southern afternoons on the porch - this chocolate mint julep has just .5 net carbs per serving.
Course Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine American - low -carb, American Classic
Keyword chocolate, cocktail
Prep Time 2 minutesminutes
Total Time 2 minutesminutes
Servings 1serving
Calories 68kcal
Author Katherine Peters
Ingredients
3chocolate mint leavesfresh
1tablespoonerythritolor to taste
iceCrushed
1ounceBourbongood - Kentucky
2tablespoonsclub sodaoptional
1mint fresh - sprig
Instructions
Mash the mint leaves and erythritol at the bottom of a frosted high ball glass with a muddler or spoon.
Add the crushed ice.
pour the bourbon and club soda over the ice.
Taste and add a little stevia if desired.
Add the mint sprig.
Sprinkle a little more erythritol over the top to garnish.
Serve cold.
Notes
15g of the carbs are in the form of sugar alcohols from the Erythritol. These are generally not counted in carb counts as they have little or no effect on blood sugar.