Fresh Mint Julep Recipe
Kevin Mayfield
This refreshing minty cocktail is a southern classic and a Derby winner.
Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 2 minutes mins
Course Whiskey Cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Cocktail
Calories 211 kcal
- 2 ounces Bourbon
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups of crushed ice
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
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
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