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Classic Mint Julep
Sip some Southern charm with our recipe for the Classic Mint Julep—a spirited blend of fresh mint, powdered sugar, a splash of water and, of course, the robust kick of bourbon.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 176 kcal
Course:
Cocktails
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 ounces bourbon
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoon water
Instructions
- In a highball glass gently muddle the mint, sugar, and water.
- Fill the glass with cracked ice and bourbon. Stir well until the glass is frosty.
- Garnish with a mint sprig. Serve with a straw.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03g
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
36mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
255IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.