Mint Julep

A southern favorite and the signature cocktail of the Kentucky Derby, the Mint Julep is boozy and bracing.

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Prep TIME
4 min
cook TIME
0 min
TOTAL TIME
4 min
servINGs
1

Make it for game night! This recipe was crafted to help set the theme for:

Ingredients

  • Bourbon: 2 ½ ounces
  • Fresh mint: 6-8 leaves
  • Simple syrup: ½ ounces
  • Crushed ice
  • Mint sprig, for garnish

Directions

1. In a Julep cup or Collins glass, muddle the mint leaves and simple syrup.

2. Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice.

3. Pour the bourbon over the ice and stir gently.

4. Fill the rest of the glass with more crushed ice.

5. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Mint julep cocktail with ice and mint sprig

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