Description
This Classic Bourbon Mint Julep boasts an irresistible flavor with fresh mint and bourbon. It’s an easy cocktail to prepare that’s just right for gatherings or a refreshing sip on a warm day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz bourbon
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- 10-12 leaves fresh mint
- 1 oz club soda, or sparkling water (optional)
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- Place the mint and simple syrup in a julep cup or rocks glass.
- Muddle gently to release the oils in the mint.
- Add the bourbon.
- Fill your glass half full with crushed ice.
- Give everything a gentle stir.
- Finish filling your glass with ice, really packing it in the glass.
- Top with a splash of club soda or sparkling water to fill the glass.
- Garnish with a large sprig of mint.
- Sip and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra refreshing drink, use crushed ice instead of cubed ice.
Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup based on your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg