MINT Julep
- 5m Prep Time
- 0sCook Time
- 5m Ready In
A classic Kentucky bourbon cocktail with fresh mint and simple syrup, served over crushed ice.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
- 5 sprig fresh mint
- 1/4 lbs bourbon
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 3 of 3 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Energy
349 cal
Protein
0.01 g
Carbohydrate
17.5 g
Fiber
0.02 g
Sugars
0 g
Sodium
15.9 mg
Total fat
0 g
Saturated fat
0 g
Monounsaturated fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat
0 g
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 5.35 mg
- Iron: 0.21 mg
- Magnesium: 2.06 mg
- Phosphorus: 6.37 mg
- Potassium: 16.7 mg
- Zinc: 0.05 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
- 5 sprig fresh mint
- 1/4 lbs bourbon
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Fill a glass with crushed ice. Add 1 tablespoon simple syrup and 5 or 6 sprigs of fresh mint to the glass. Gently muddle the mint with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release its oils, being careful not to tear the leaves.
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Step 2.
Pour 4 ounces of top-quality Kentucky bourbon into the glass over the mint and syrup. Stir briefly to combine, then serve immediately with a straw.