Mint Julep Cocktail

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

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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.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 10 min

Serves 1

Difficulty Easy

🛒 Ingredients

8 mint leaves

1 teaspoon simple syrup

2 1/2 fluid ounces bourbon whiskey

crushed ice, divided

1 sprig fresh mint for garnish

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 1

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 187

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g 0%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 8mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 3.4g 1%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Total Sugars 0g

Protein 0.1g 0%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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

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.

Garnish with fresh mint.