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Classic Mint Julep Recipe

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Total Time:5 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 8 mint leaves plus springs for garnish
  • 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup
  • 2 ounces bourbon I recommend Woodford Reserve
  • Nugget or crushed ice
  • Brown Sugar optional

Mocktail

  • Use iced tea instead of bourbon

Instructions

  • Chill the julep cup hours in advance or overnight (*optional: rim the cup with brown sugar for a fun twist)
  • Pack cup with crushed ice
  • In a mixing glass, combine mint, simple syrup and bourbon
  • Lightly bruise mint leaves with a muddler, strain contents into julep cup
  • Garnish with 3 generous sprigs of mint (Make sure to slap mint and insert a straw into the ice near mint)
  • Top with additional crushed ice and Enjoy!
  • Don’t forget to always use a straw (eco-friendly of course)

Notes

*You can try subbing the simple syrup with honey, it will round out the sweet notes