How To Make A Mint Julep

Although today intimately associated with the Kentucky Derby, the Mint Julep's exact origins are lost to the 18th century.

Mint Julep Ingredients

  • 2 ½ oz Bourbon
  • ¾ oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 ea Mint

Mint Julep Directions

  1. Muddle mint into glass.
  2. Combine remain ingredients the glass.
  3. Add crushed ice.
  4. Garnish with mint and enjoy.

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Yield: 1 Cocktail
Updated: 2018-06-28

Mint Julep

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