Mint Julep
Yield: 1.0
Glass: Julep cup, 10–12 oz
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Adjust for any number of servings while keeping the ingredient proportions intact.
classic cocktail
bourbon
built
seeded
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz bourbon
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Mint leaves
- Mint sprig, for garnish
Instructions
Muddle mint with syrup, add bourbon and crushed ice, then stir until frosty.
Behind the drink
A little history
Early 1800s
American South
Juleps began as medicinal or restorative drinks before becoming closely associated with the American South. Kentucky senator Henry Clay helped popularize the mint-and-bourbon version in Washington during the nineteenth century.
Mint Julep history