Mint Julep Cocktail
No other cocktail is more synonymous with the South than a classic mint julep. Learn how to make this easy cocktail for yourself right at home.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 199kcal
Ingredients
- 8 mint leaves
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
- 2 ½ ounces bourbon
Instructions
- In a Julep cup or rocks glass, lightly muddle the mint leaves against the bottom of the glass until the leaves start to release their scent.
- Add the bourbon and simple syrup, then pack the glass tightly with crushed ice.
- Stir until the cup is frosted on the outside.
- Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome, and garnish with a mint sprig and a few drops of bitters (optional).
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.6g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6.3g
