Description
A classic refreshing cocktail made with bourbon, fresh mint, simple syrup, and crushed ice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz bourbon
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 6–8 fresh mint leaves
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- Gently muddle the mint leaves with simple syrup in a julep cup or rocks glass.
- Add the bourbon.
- Fill the glass tightly with crushed ice.
- Stir well until the glass is frosty.
- Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
Notes
- Use good quality bourbon for the best flavor.
- Avoid over-muddling the mint, as it can make the drink bitter.
- The key to a good mint julep is plenty of crushed ice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mint julep, bourbon cocktail, classic cocktail, refreshing drink