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The Mint Julep is served on a round metal tray in a silver julep cup topped with crushed ice and mint.
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The Classic Mint Julep

This cocktail is as much a part of Southern culture as hospitality. With pronounced sugar and mint notes, the Mint Julep goes exceedingly well with long summer days, horses, pretty hats and good company.
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Keyword bourbon, cocktail, Kentucky Derby, mint, mint julep
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 Cocktail
Calories 173kcal
Author Barb

Ingredients

  • 6-8 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 ounces Maker’s Mark® Bourbon
  • ½ ounce simple syrup

Instructions

  • Gently muddle mint with simple syrup in the bottom of a julep cup to express the oils. Do not bruise leaves or they can become bitter.
  • Add crushed ice.
  • Pour bourbon over the ice and stir gently.
  • Garnish with a mint sprig.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg