Mint Julep
IBA officialMuddledOn RocksJulep cup
Ingredients
- Bourbon60ml2 oz
- Simple Syrup15ml½ oz
- Mint Leaves4 sprigs
How to make it
Muddle mint and syrup in a julep cup. Add crushed ice and bourbon. Stir. Garnish with mint bouquet.
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 Sugar (1 tsp sugar is about 7.5 ml syrup; stir until dissolved)
- No simple syrup? Use Honey Syrup (Adds honey flavour)