Mint Julep Recipe
Bourbon and fresh mint over crushed ice — the drink of the Kentucky Derby.
- Category: Contemporary Classics
- Glass: Julep cup
- ABV: 25%
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- Bourbon60 ml
- Fresh mint leaves10 piece
- Sugar1 tsp
- Water10 ml
How to Make It
- Gently muddle mint, sugar and water in a julep cup.
- Fill with crushed ice.
- Add bourbon and stir until the cup frosts.
- Top with more crushed ice and a mint bouquet.
Garnish
Generous mint bouquet
The Story
A Southern US tradition since the 1700s, official drink of the Kentucky Derby.
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