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Mint Julep Recipe
This Mint Julep recipe is easy, fresh, and perfect for a warm evening on the porch or with friends! Aside from water and ice, you only need 3 ingredients!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 516 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Infused Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole fresh mint leaves (plus more for garnish)
For the Cocktail:
- 4 cups crushed ice
- 4 ounces good quality bourbon
Instructions
- Do ahead: Over medium heat, add sugar and water in a small pot. Bring to a boil. Add the 1 cup mint leaves and boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and let sit 30 minutes to infuse. Strain infused syrup into a container and set aside. (Any leftover syrup can be stored in the fridge for future use.)
- When ready to serve: To highball glass or silver Julep cup, add desired amount of cooled infused simple syrup. Add 1 cup crushed ice, bourbon, and splash of water. Add enough of remaining ice to almost fill glass. Stir well and garnish with mint sprig.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
516kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
100g
(33%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Sodium
31mg
(1%)
Potassium
3mg
(0%)
Sugar
100g
(200%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 516
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 516kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 100g | 33% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 100g | 200% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.