Recipes · A classic

Mint Julep

A bourbon drink with simple syrup, muddled in the glass. It's mostly boozy, sweet and spicy.

Mint Julep in a julep cup

Ingredients

  • 2½ oz 75 mlBourbon
  • ½ oz 15 mlSimple syrup
  • 8 leafsMint
  • muddled
  • julep cup
  • Mint sprig

Method

  1. Muddle the mint in a julep cup.
  2. Fill the glass with ice and add the bourbon and simple syrup.
  3. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Taste

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