Name: Mint Julep Cocktail recipe
Ingredients: 8 mint leaves;1 teaspoon simple syrup;2 ½ fluid ounces bourbon whiskey;crushed ice, divided;1 sprig fresh mint for garnish

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Ingredients

8 mint leaves 1 teaspoon simple syrup 2 ½ fluid ounces bourbon whiskey crushed ice, divided 1 sprig fresh mint for garnish

Nutrition Info

186.8 calories carbohydrate: 3.4 g cholesterol: : - fat: : - fiber: : - protein: 0.1 g saturatedFat: : - servingSize: - sodium: 8.3 mg sugar: : - transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

Chill a julep cup in the freezer for about 5 minutes.
Place mint leaves and simple syrup in the chilled julep cup, mash well with a cocktail muddler. Pour in bourbon and 1/2 cup crushed ice. Stir until chilled and top with remaining 1/2 cup ice.
Garnish with fresh mint.

Recipe Yield

1 cocktail

Recipe Note

The Mint Julep deserves to be enjoyed all summer long, so do yourself a favor and try this refreshing classic cocktail before and after the Kentucky Derby.