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mint julep in a silver cup.

Fresh Mint Julep Recipe

Kevin Mayfield
This refreshing minty cocktail is a southern classic and a Derby winner.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Course Whiskey Cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Cocktail
Calories 211 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 ounces Bourbon
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • 6-8 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 cups of crushed ice

Instructions
 

  • Place the mint leaves in a cocktail shaker
  • Pour in the simple syrup and gently muddle with a wooden muddler
  • Pour the mixture into a julep cup
  • Add plenty of crushed ice
  • Pour the Bourbon in through the crushed ice
  • Stir until the silver julep cup has a nice frost to it
  • Add the mint sprig for garnish

Notes

You could use a tablespoon of powdered sugar and a dash of water instead of simple syrup
If you don't have a julep cup, use a highball glass

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 255IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bourbon cocktail, classic cocktail, derby drink, julep drink, Kentucky Derby, mint julep
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