How to Make a Mint Julep
Love bourbon? Learn how to make a mint julep from scratch! This classic Kentucky cocktail is perfect for hot summer days and Derby day!
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 149kcal
Ingredients
Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
Mint Julep:
- 5 mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup, or more if desired
- 2 ounces bourbon
- crushed ice
- Optional: sparkling water, club soda, or tonic water
Instructions
- Make simple syrup: In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar until sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool. Use 1 tsp per mint julep cocktail.Store leftover syrup in a sealed container in the fridge. Use in more mint juleps, iced tea, or other drinks. Use within a year.
- Chill an old fashioned cocktail glass (or mint julep cup). Muddle mint leaves and simple syrup until mint leaves look softened and smell very fragrant.
- Fill glass with crushed ice, then pour bourbon over ice. Stir once or twice, and fill glass with sparkling water, club soda, or tonic water if desired.
- Garnish with more mint. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Yields 1 cocktail
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Sodium: 4mg | Sugar: 5g | Iron: 0.3mg