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Mint Julep
Mint Julep is the perfect refreshing cocktail and easy to make with bourbon, fresh mint leaves, and simple syrup all poured over crushed ice.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 173 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 mint leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons simple syrup , (1/4 ounce)
- 4 tablespoons bourbon , (2 ounces)
- 1 Mint sprig , for garnish
- angostura bitters , for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a rocks glass, add mint leaves and simple syrup and lightly muddle.
- Add the bourbon to the glass, then fill to near the top with crushed ice and stir gently.
- Rub mint sprig between your fingers to release aromatic oils, then garnish glass with mint and a few drops of bitters (if desired).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
59mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
382IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 382IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.