5 from 4 votes
Mint Julep
This Mint Julep recipe is made with just 3 ingredients stirred over crushed ice. There is no cocktail more refreshing and smooth featuring bourbon and lots of fresh mint!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
194 kcal
Course:
Drinks, Cocktails
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce simple syrup *
- 8-10 mint leaves
- 2 ounce bourbon
- ice crushed
- soda water optional
Instructions
- Add the simple syrup and mint leaves to a rocks or highball glass. Muddle the leaves until they begin to break down.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice, then pour in the bourbon.
- Optional: Top the glass with soda water
- Use a spoon to stir the cocktail gently to combine.
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Notes
- *To make simple syrup, mix equal parts water and sugar in a sauce pan. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, then let it cool for at least 15 minutes before using.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Potassium
46mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
340IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 340IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.