Mint Julep
Mint muddled gently with sugar and water, then bourbon stirred through cracked ice until the glass frosts over. The Derby Day ritual, best drunk slowly.
Medium
Difficulty
5 min
Time
164 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Bourbon2 oz
- Powdered Sugar1 tsp
- Water2 tsp
- Mint(optional)4 fresh
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Mint Julep close to the original.
Instead of Bourbon
- Rye Whiskey— spicier, drier
- Tennessee Whiskey— close cousin, a bit mellower
Instead of Powdered Sugar
- Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly
- Sugar— stir well to dissolve
Instructions
In a highball glass gently muddle the mint, sugar and water.
Fill the glass with cracked ice.
Add Bourbon and stir well until the glass is well frosted.
Garnish with a mint sprig.
Pairs well with
Crushed ice, mint, and bourbon evoke Derby day — Southern finery required:
- Country ham biscuits
- Pimento cheese toasts
- Candied pecans
- Bourbon-glazed sausage bites
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