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Mint Julep

Name: Mint Julep
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Whiskey Cocktails
Ingredients: 2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey Bourbon Whiskey; 1/2 oz simple syrup Simple Syrup; 8-10 fresh mint leaves plus a bouquet for garnish Mint Sprig

The Mint Julep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, where nearly 120,000 are served each year. Its origins trace back to the American South in the late 1700s. The combination of bourbon, fresh mint, and crushed ice creates an astonishingly refreshing drink, especially served in the traditional silver or pewter cup that frosts beautifully in the hand.

5 min

1 serving

🥃Julep cup or rocks glass

📝 Ingredients

Ingredients

2.50 oz Bourbon WhiskeyBuy
0.50 oz Simple SyrupBuy
10.00 leaves Mint SprigBuy

Garnish: Mint bouquet

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Instructions

Gently muddle the mint leaves with the simple syrup in the bottom of a julep cup or rocks glass to release the oils.
Add the bourbon and stir briefly to combine.
Pack the glass tightly with crushed ice, mounding it above the rim.
Stir until the outside of the cup is frosty.
Garnish with a generous bouquet of mint sprigs, slapped gently to release their aroma. Add a short straw placed next to the mint so the drinker smells the mint with every sip.