Description
A refreshing classic cocktail made with fresh mint, sugar, bourbon, and crushed ice, perfect for warm weather and Derby Day celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 ounces bourbon
- Crushed ice
- Sprig of mint for garnish
Instructions
- In a glass, muddle the mint leaves with the sugar until the leaves release their oils.
- Add the bourbon and stir to combine.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir gently to chill the mixture.
- Top with additional crushed ice to form a mound.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve with a straw.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh mint and a good quality bourbon.
- Adjust the sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and chill.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Stir
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 0
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: mint julep recipes, classic mint julep, bourbon cocktail, refreshing drinks, summer cocktails