Description
A classic cocktail to celebrate the Kentucky Derby, the Mint Julep is a refreshing mix of bourbon, mint, and sugar served over crushed ice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 8–10 fresh mint leaves
- Crushed ice
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a glass, muddle the mint leaves with the simple syrup to release the mint oils.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice and pour the bourbon over the ice.
- Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- Top with more crushed ice to form a dome.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve with a straw.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh mint and high-quality bourbon.
- You can adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of simple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
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