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Mint Julep

Name: Mint Julep
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 fresh mint leaves (plus more for garnish); ¼ to ½ ounce Simple Syrup; 2 ounces bourbon; Crushed ice

Whether you make this mint julep recipe for a Kentucky Derby party or another occasion, it's bound to be a hit! This classic bourbon cocktail is aromatic and refreshing.

5 min total 5 min prep 1 156 cal

Ingredients

1 serv.

8 fresh mint leaves (plus more for garnish)
¼ to ½ ounce Simple Syrup
2 ounces bourbon
Crushed ice

Instructions

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1 In a julep cup, muddle the mint leaves in ¼ ounce simple syrup. Add the bourbon and fill the cup with crushed ice.
2 Stir until the cup becomes frosted on the outside. Taste, adding more simple syrup for a sweeter drink.
3 Top with more crushed ice to create a dome and garnish with more mint.