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How to Make a Mint Julep
Love bourbon? Learn how to make a mint julep from scratch! This classic Kentucky cocktail is perfect for hot summer days and Derby day!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 149 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
Mint Julep:
- 5 mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup, or more if desired
- 2 ounces bourbon
- crushed ice
- Optional: sparkling water, club soda, or tonic water
Instructions
- Make simple syrup: In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar until sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool. Use 1 tsp per mint julep cocktail.Store leftover syrup in a sealed container in the fridge. Use in more mint juleps, iced tea, or other drinks. Use within a year.
- Chill an old fashioned cocktail glass (or mint julep cup). Muddle mint leaves and simple syrup until mint leaves look softened and smell very fragrant.
- Fill glass with crushed ice, then pour bourbon over ice. Stir once or twice, and fill glass with sparkling water, club soda, or tonic water if desired.
- Garnish with more mint. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Yields 1 cocktail
Nutrition Information
Calories
149kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1person
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.