Description
A refreshing cocktail made with fresh mint, bourbon, sugar, and crushed ice, perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup (or to taste)
- Fresh mint leaves (about 10 leaves, plus more for garnish)
- Crushed ice
- Mint sprig (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a glass, muddle the fresh mint leaves with the simple syrup to release the mint oils.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Pour the bourbon over the ice.
- Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- Top with more crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 0
Keywords: mint julep recipe, classic mint julep, bourbon cocktail, refreshing summer drink