Classic Mint Julep Recipe
Make this classic mint julep, a refreshing bourbon cocktail perfect for a warm summer afternoon.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2 ounces quality bourbon
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- Place the mint leaves, sugar, and water into a sturdy julep cup or highball glass.
- Gently muddle the mint just enough to release the oils; do not shred the leaves.
- Add the bourbon to the cup.
- Fill the cup completely with crushed ice.
- Insert a straw so it reaches the bottom of the cup.
- Stir the mixture briefly to chill the drink and frost the outside of the cup.
- Top with more crushed ice to create a dome shape if needed.
- Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint placed near the straw.
Notes
- Use only fresh, bright green mint leaves for the best flavor.
- If you do not have crushed ice, you can make it by wrapping ice cubes in a clean kitchen towel and hitting them with a rolling pin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0