Description
A refreshing July Julep perfect for your 4th of July celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- Splash of grenadine
- Crushed ice
- Mint sprig and lime slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a julep cup or rocks glass, gently muddle the mint leaves and sugar.
- Add the bourbon and lime juice.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Stir gently until the glass is frosted.
- Add a splash of grenadine for color.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and lime slice.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh mint for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar to your preference.
- Crushed ice is essential for a proper julep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Muddled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: July Julep, 4th of July, cocktail, bourbon, mint, lime, grenadine