Mint Julep
A classic bourbon cocktail simply made with bourbon, sugar, mint, and ice. Mint julep is a favorite spring and summer beverage!
Servings: 1 (multiply as needed)
Ingredients
- 7 pieces fresh mint leaves torn
- 2 sugar cubes or 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 ½ oz quality bourbon
- crushed ice
- fresh mint bundle for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle: In a mixing glass, gently muddle torn mint leaves with sugar cubes using a pressing-and-twisting motion. Don't over-muddle—you want to bruise, not pulverize.
- Build: Add bourbon and stir for 15-20 seconds until sugar dissolves and mint infuses the liquid.
- Strain: Fill a highball glass or old-fashioned glass with crushed ice. Strain bourbon mixture over the ice.
- Garnish: Slap a fresh mint bundle between your palms 2-3 times to release oils, then place on top of the drink so it sits near your nose.
Notes
- Serve cocktail in a highball or old-fashioned glass. For the traditional route, use a silver or pewter cup.
- Make it stronger: increase bourbon to 3 oz for a bolder, more intense drink
- Chill your glass in the freezer for 15 minutes before building the cocktail to ensure the perfect temperature cocktail
- Slap the mint garnish a couple times to help release that minty fragrance
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg