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mint julep recipe

: A cold, refreshing mint julep made with fresh mint, sugar, and bourbon. Simple, quick, and perfect for hot days or relaxed evenings.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: beverage
Cuisine: classic american
Calories: 181
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 to 5 fresh mint sprigs leaves only, plus sprigs for garnish
  • 2 sugar cubes or 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 2 1/2 ounces bourbon whiskey

Equipment

  • Julep cup, collins glass, or double old-fashioned glass
  • Muddler (or the back of a spoon if you’re improvising like me)
  • Spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Gather everything: Get your mint, sugar, and bourbon ready. This is the easy part.
  2. Add mint and sugar: Place mint leaves and sugar cubes (or simple syrup) into your glass.
  3. Muddle gently: Press the mint and sugar together to release the oils. Don’t destroy the mint. I did that once. It tasted like regret.
  4. Add bourbon: Pour in the bourbon. Things are getting interesting now.
  5. Add ice and stir: Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir until the outside gets frosty. This part feels oddly satisfying.
  6. Step 6: Garnish and serve: Add a fresh mint sprig on top and call it a day.