Mint Julep
The Mint Julep is a herbal smash made with Bourbon, Simple Syrup and Mint Leaves. It is muddled and served in a julep cup, about 34% ABV before ice melts.
- Method
- Muddled
- Glass
- Julep cup
- Served
- On Rocks
- Strength
- About 34% ABV before ice melts
- Family
- Julep & Smash
- Flavour
- Herbal & floral
- Listed in
- IBA official cocktail
Ingredients
- 60mlBourbon
- 15mlSimple Syrup
- 4 sprigsMint Leaves
How to make it
- Muddle mint and syrup in a julep cup.
- Add crushed ice and bourbon.
- Stir.
- Garnish with mint bouquet.
Tip: Press gently when you muddle. Crushing herbs too hard releases bitter flavours.
About the Mint Julep
The official drink of the Kentucky Derby since 1938.
Missing something?
- No Bourbon? Use Jim Beam Bourbon (Jim Beam is a bourbon)
- No Bourbon? Use Jack Daniels (Tennessee whiskey is made much like bourbon)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Rich Simple Syrup (More concentrated, so use less)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Sugar (1 tsp sugar is about 7.5 ml syrup; stir until dissolved)
All swaps for Bourbon and Simple Syrup
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