Mint Julep
Fun Fact 💡
The official drink of the Kentucky Derby, approximately 120,000 Mint Juleps are served at the event each year.
Base: Whiskey
Complexity: Medium
Flavor: Aromatic
Season: Spring
Ingredients 🍋
- 2 oz (60 mL) Whiskey
- 1 tsp (5 mL) Simple Syrup
- 8-10 Mint Leaves
- Crushed Ice
Instructions 📜
- 1
Gently muddle mint leaves and simple syrup in a Julep cup or rocks glass.
- 2
Add bourbon and fill the cup with crushed ice.
- 3
Stir until the cup is frosty.
- 4
Top with more crushed ice and garnish with a large mint bouquet.