This mint julep recipe is bourbon over crushed ice with mint and a little sugar. It is not a mojito, which is rum and lime.
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Mint Julep
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
Description
Mint Julep. From Your Daily Hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2 1/2 ounces (75ml) bourbon
- crushed ice
Instructions
- Muddle the mint with sugar and water in a cup.
- Fill the cup with crushed ice.
- Pour in the bourbon and stir until the cup frosts. Top with more ice and a mint sprig.
Notes
Crush the ice. Cubes do not frost the cup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Muddle
Press the mint. Do not shred it into bits.
Bourbon
A bottle you would sip. The ice dilutes it.
Sugar
A teaspoon. Simple syrup works if you have it.
Cup
A metal cup frosts. A glass works and will not frost the same way.
Nutrition (estimated)
About 320 calories per serving. Estimate only, not a lab test.
FAQ
Rum?
That is a different drink.
Make ahead
Build them as you serve. Ice melts and the mint turns bitter if it sits.
Mint
Spearmint. Peppermint is harsh.
No muddle
Clap the mint, drop it in, and stir. The bourbon still tastes like mint.
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