Mint Julep Recipe
This is a classic mint julep with a few simple ingredients. Perfect for a hot spring and summer day!
Servings: 1 cocktail
Cost: $3
Ingredients
- 8 mint leaves
- 2 ounces bourbon good quality!
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- soda water splash
Instructions
- Muddle the mint and simple syrup in a mint julep cup.
- Add in the bourbon, fill with crushed ice and stir well. Stir for about 30 seconds until the cup is icy and cold.
- Add a splash of soda water and top with crushed ice. Serve with a paper straw for easier sipping.
- Making simple syrup is very easy, check out our guide here! If you like an extra minty mint julep, make a mint simple syrup!
Notes
Add more or less sweetener as you like.
Use a good Kentucky bourbon for this recipe.
Don't be afraid to pile on the ice!
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
