Mint Julep
Classic bourbon cocktail with muddled mint, simple syrup, and crushed ice in a chilled cup. Ready in 3 minutes—no bar tools required.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 185
Ingredients
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Step 1
Place mint leaves in a chilled cup. Gently press with the back of a spoon until fragrant—don't crush completely.
Step 2
Pour simple syrup over the mint. Stir gently to combine, ~10 seconds.
Step 3
Add bourbon and fill the cup with crushed ice, stirring to chill.
Step 4
Top with another small handful of crushed ice for a frosty exterior.
Step 5
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig tucked into the ice. Serve immediately with a straw.
Tools you’ll need
- chilled silver cup or rocks glass
- bar spoon or regular spoon
- jigger or shot glass (for measuring)
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