Recipes Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Whiskey Drinks Recipes Mint Juleps 4.3 (78) 56 Reviews 9 Photos Turn a homemade simple syrup into a mint julep cocktail with this easy recipe that's perfect for Kentucky Derby viewing! The proper way to serve a mint julep is in a frozen silver goblet, but if you don't have one, just use the most elegant glass you have. Serve the cocktails on a silver platter with short straws. You can make the simple syrup ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Recipe by jenn Updated on December 31, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 9 9 9 9 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 1 hrs Total Time: 1 hrs 25 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Mint Simple Syrup: 2 cups water 2 cups white sugar ½ cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves Cocktails: 8 cups crushed ice, or as needed 32 fluid ounces Kentucky bourbon 8 sprigs fresh mint for garnish Directions Make the simple syrup: Bring water, sugar, and chopped mint to a boil over high heat in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 1 hour. Pour syrup through a strainer to remove mint leaves. Make the cocktails: Fill eight glasses with crushed ice; pour 4 ounces bourbon and 1/4 cup mint syrup into each cup. (Add extra syrup for anyone with a sweet tooth.) Top each drink with a mint sprig. The Gruntled Gourmand Tips If you are using silver goblets, chill them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before serving. Handle frozen goblets with a clean towel, holding them by their edges so you don't mar the lovely frosted surface. Editor's Note: Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of simple syrup. The actual amount consumed will vary. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 473 Calories 50g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 473 % Daily Value * Sodium 10mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 50g 18% Protein 0g Potassium 14mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved