Mint Julep recipe
The Mint Julep is bourbon, mint, and sugar over a mound of crushed ice. It is the drink of the Kentucky Derby.
- Spirit: Bourbon
- Glass: Julep cup or rocks glass
- Garnish: Mint sprig
- Makes: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz Bourbon
- 0.25 oz Simple syrup
- 8 to 10 Fresh mint leaves
- 1 Mint sprig, for garnish
- As needed Crushed ice
Method
- Add the mint leaves and syrup to a julep cup. Press the mint gently, just enough to release the oils.
- Add the bourbon and fill the cup halfway with crushed ice.
- Stir until the outside of the cup frosts.
- Pack more crushed ice on top to form a dome.
- Slap the mint sprig between your hands and set it next to the straw.
Tips
- Press the mint. Do not shred it, or the drink tastes bitter.
- Put the sprig where you smell it with each sip.
Best bourbon for the Mint Julep
Use a bourbon at 100 proof or higher. Crushed ice dilutes fast, and a stronger bourbon keeps its taste.
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