Mint Julep
A refreshing Southern classic with bourbon, fresh mint, and sugar, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
1 drink
- 60 ml Bourbon whiskey
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- 8 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- full glass of crushed ice
- No sugar syrup? Use 2 teaspoons of sugar per drink to sweeten.
| Details | Value |
|---|---|
| Glass | Julep cup or old-fashioned glass |
| Method | built |
| Ice | crushed |
| Garnish | Sprig of fresh mint |
| ABV | 32% |
| UK units | 2.4 |
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Sugar | 4 g |
per drink
Method
- Put the mint leaves and sugar syrup in the glass.
- Gently press the mint to release its aroma without tearing the leaves.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice almost to the top.
- Pour the bourbon over the ice.
- Stir gently to mix and chill.
- Top with more crushed ice to mound over the rim.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
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