Description
Mint Julep is a classic Southern cocktail made with fresh mint, bourbon, simple syrup, and crushed ice—perfect for hot days and warm-weather gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8–10 fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (or 1 tsp sugar with a splash of water)
- Crushed ice
- Mint sprig, for garnish
Instructions
- Place mint leaves in a sturdy glass or julep cup.
- Muddle gently with simple syrup to release oils, being careful not to tear the leaves.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Pour in the bourbon and stir well until the glass becomes frosty.
- Top with additional crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig.
- Serve with a straw or sipping straw.
Notes
- Add a splash of club soda for a lighter variation.
- Infuse with peach or cherry-flavored bourbon for a twist.
- Use a julep cup for a traditional presentation, but any sturdy glass works.
- Crushed ice is essential for proper dilution and chilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
