Mint Julep
A Southern bourbon drink with mint, sugar, and crushed ice.
Difficulty
Medium
Glass
Julep cup or rocks glass
Ice
Crushed ice if possible
Tools
Muddler or spoon
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz Bourbon A solid mid-shelf bourbon is perfect.
- 8–10 leaves Fresh mint Do not shred it. Press gently to release aroma.
- 1/2 oz Simple syrup Adjust sweeter if needed.
How to make it
- Add mint and simple syrup to a glass.
- Gently press the mint with a muddler or spoon.
- Add bourbon.
- Fill with crushed ice.
- Stir until the glass gets very cold.
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