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Irish Julep
5 from 6 votes

Irish Julep

Looking for a delicious twist on a classic cocktail? This Irish Julep is the perfect drink for your St. Patrick's Day celebrations!

Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 cocktails
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Simple Syrup
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
Cocktail
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • 12 mint leaves
  • 6 ounces Irish whiskey (like Tullamore D.E.W. or Jameson)
  • ice crushed
  • mint for garnish, sprigs

Instructions

Simple Syrup
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  1. Add sugar to the water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer on medium-low heat until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup has thickened slightly. Remove and let cool completely.*Simple syrup can be made ahead of time and kept in an air-tight container for later.
Cocktail
  1. Divide 1 ounce of simple syrup between two rock glasses (1/2 ounce each). Place 6 mint leaves in each glass and crush with the back of a wooden spoon.
  2. Add 1 1/2 ounces of Irish whiskey to each glass and top with a little crushed ice. Stir.
  3. Top each glass with another 1 1/2 ounces of whiskey and more crushed ice. Serve immediately garnished with a sprig of fresh mint for garnish.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cocktail Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 44mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 255IU (5%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 cocktails

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cocktail
Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Potassium 44mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 255IU 5%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.