Mint Julep
A refreshing and easy-drinking cocktail for the Kentucky Derby, or for beating the heat all summer long.
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Servings
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz. bourbon
- 3/4 oz. simple syrup
- 8-10 mint leaves
Instructions
- To a mint julep glass add fresh mint leaves and simple syrup.
- Gently muddle by pressing, twisting, lifting - don’t bruise the mint by over-muddling. This will make it bitter, you just want to express the oils.
- Then add your bourbon of choice.
- Add in crushed ice and mix with a bar spoon to chill the mint julep glass, a mint julep glass is crucial but you can make without if need be!
- Once you’re done mixing, pack with more crushed ice.
- Garnish with a freshly smacked mint bouquet (yes, smack it in your hand to express the oils) and a straw!