Mint Julep

Name: Mint Julep
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon whiskey; 8 fresh mint leaves; 1 tbsp simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water); 1.5 cups crushed ice; 1 fresh mint sprig (for garnish)

The iconic Southern cocktail: fresh mint muddled with simple syrup and packed over crushed ice, then topped with good bourbon. Served in a frosted silver or metal cup, it is refreshing sipping for warm weather.

5 minEasyServes 1180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz bourbon whiskey
8 fresh mint leaves
1 tbsp simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
1.5 cups crushed ice
1 fresh mint sprig (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Chill a julep cup or highball glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes.
2

Place 8 fresh mint leaves in the bottom of the chilled cup. Add 1 tbsp simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water) and gently muddle the mint just enough to bruise and release its oils.
3

Pack the cup tightly with 1.5 cups crushed ice.
4

Pour 2 oz bourbon whiskey over the ice. Stir briefly to combine.
5

Top with additional crushed ice to form a mound. Garnish with 1 fresh mint sprig (for garnish) nestled into the ice. Serve immediately with a short straw.

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Can I halve or double Mint Julep?

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