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Classic · Whiskey

Mint Julep

Bourbon and mint over a mound of crushed ice, the drink of the Kentucky Derby.

Family: Julep / SmashDraft · not yet verifiedRefreshingHerbalBuiltSummerPre-Prohibition

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ ozBourbon
  • ¼ ozSimple syrup
  • 8Fresh mint leaves

Method

  1. Gently press mint with syrup in a julep cup.
  2. Add bourbon and fill with crushed ice.
  3. Stir until the cup frosts, top with more ice and garnish with a mint bouquet.

Flavour

Sweet
Bitter
Sour
Boozy

Details

Glass
Julep cup
Garnish
Mint sprig
Technique
built