Name: Mint Julep Cocktail
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 8 mint leaves; 1 teaspoon simple syrup; 2 ½ fluid ounces bourbon whiskey; crushed ice, divided; 1 sprig fresh mint for garnish

Mint Julep Cocktail

The Mint Julep deserves to be enjoyed all summer long, so do yourself a favor and try this refreshing classic cocktail before and after the Kentucky Derby.

prep:

10 mins

total:

10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 cocktail

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 1 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

8 mint leaves
1 teaspoon simple syrup
2 ½ fluid ounces bourbon whiskey
crushed ice, divided
1 sprig fresh mint for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Chill a julep cup in the freezer for about 5 minutes.

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Step 2

Place mint leaves and simple syrup in the chilled julep cup; mash well with a cocktail muddler. Pour in bourbon and 1/2 cup crushed ice. Stir until chilled and top with remaining 1/2 cup ice.
Step 3

Garnish with fresh mint.

Editor's Note:

You can substitute confectioner's sugar for simple syrup.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

187 calories; protein 0.1g; carbohydrates 3.4g; sodium 8.3mg. Full Nutrition

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