Mint Julep Recipe: Refreshing Southern Classic You’ll Love
A refreshing Southern mint julep recipe made with bourbon, fresh mint, and crushed ice – perfect for Kentucky Derby day or warm summer evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
10 fresh mint leaves, plus sprig for garnish
1 ounce simple syrup, or more to taste
2 ounces Kentucky bourbon
Crushed ice
Sugar, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Place mint and 3/4 ounce of simple syrup in a julep cup or rocks glass.
2. Gently muddle mint to release oils without bitterness.
3. Fill glass with crushed ice, loosely packed to the top.
4. Pour bourbon over ice, swirl gently to mix.
5. Taste and adjust sweetness with remaining syrup.
6. Garnish with fresh mint sprig and optional sugar dust.
Notes
Use high-quality Kentucky bourbon for best flavor.
Mint-infused syrup can be prepared ahead for parties.
Non-alcoholic version: substitute ginger ale or non-alcoholic bourbon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 14.1g
- Sodium: 0.5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14.2g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg