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No. 049 Cocktails · Whisky & whiskey

Mint Julep

Bourbon over cracked ice with gently muddled mint and sugar, stirred until the cup frosts.

A Mint Julep in a silver cup packed with crushed ice and mint
A Mint Julep in a julep cup Photo: Erich Wagner (www.eventografie.de), CC BY-SA 4.0

Recipe card

ml oz

Makes 1 drink · about 5 min to make

Ingredients

Ounces are US fluid ounces (29.57 ml), rounded.

Method

  1. In a julep cup, gently muddle the mint with the sugar and water.
  2. Fill the cup with cracked ice and add the bourbon.
  3. Stir well until the cup frosts.
  4. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Glass
Julep cup
Garnish
Mint sprig
Technique
Muddled
Difficulty
Takes practice

Printable recipe card Quantities as given in the IBA's official specification.

About the Mint Julep

Gently press the mint with sugar and a little water to release its aroma, then pack the cup with cracked ice, add bourbon and stir until the outside frosts.

Background

The Mint Julep is associated with the American South and, in particular, is a symbol of the Kentucky Derby.

Tags: bourbon mint crushed ice

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Sources

  1. IBA — Mint Julep (official specification)
  2. Wikipedia — Mint julep

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