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Mint Julep

The mint julep is an American cocktail made with bourbon, sugar, water, crushed ice and fresh mint, associated with the Kentucky Derby.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 901 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the mint syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup caster sugar
  • 5 sprigs fresh mint
  • For the mint julep
  • 2 oz. bourbon
  • 3 tablespoons mint syrup , previously prepared
  • 3 drops angostura bitters , optional
  • 1 sprig fresh mint with leaves
  • crushed ice
Equipment
  • Silver metal goblet , in pewter or white metal
  • Muddler

Instructions

Mint sirup
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  1. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Stir the syrup and immediately remove the pan from the heat.
  3. Dip the mint in the hot syrup and let cool to room temperature.
  4. Once the syrup has cooled, remove the mint and store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Mint Julep
  1. Place the mint leaves at the bottom of the cup.
  2. Pour the 3 tablespoons of mint syrup.
  3. Crush the mint leaves and syrup using a cocktail muddler.
  4. Add bourbon and fill with crushed ice.
  5. Stir the cocktail until the goblet is frosted.
  6. Add a few drops of Angostura bitters (optional).
  7. Garnish with the sprig of fresh mint with leaves.