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)

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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Questions

What is Mint Julep?

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. This reference files it under Southern American alcoholic drink: made without cooking, rated easy and about 5 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Mint Julep without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 2 oz bourbon whiskey. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Mint Julep low-carb?

A serving of Mint Julep carries 8 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How many calories are in Mint Julep?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) is about 180 calories, with 0 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 5 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Mint Julep for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the bourbon drops from 2 oz to 1 oz; doubled, it is 4 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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