Mint Julep | A Southern Cocktail

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1 cocktail

  • Calories

    128 kcal

  • Course

    Cocktails

  • Cuisine

    American

Mint Julep | A Southern Cocktail

This recipe for a delicious, refreshing, icy cold Mint Julep cocktail is perfect for any celebration or Derby party. Fresh mint, a wee bit of sugar, muddled together with a dose of bourbon and a couple generous splashes of club soda.

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Ingredients

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  • 10 mint leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons superfine sugar such as Castor sugar
  • 1.5 - 2.5 oz bourbon whiskey
  • club soda
  • mint sprigs for garnish
  • crushed ice
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Instructions

  1. If desired, freeze glass(es) for 20-30 minutes prior to serving.
  2. Tear off 10 mint leaves and place in bottom of glass, add sugar and muddle gently.
  3. Just a few presses and twists should release the minty fragrance and oils, don't overdo it.
  4. Pour in a tablespoon or so of the bourbon and mix gently to dissolve the sugar.
  5. Add a scoop of crushed ice, then the balance of bourbon.
  6. Top glass off with crushed ice and top with club soda.
  7. Garnish with sprig of mint and cocktail straw.
  8. Enjoy responsibly.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 128kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 0.4g (1%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 58mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 425IU (9%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 128kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 58mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 425IU 9%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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