Mint Julep

A mint julep is made with Kentucky bourbon, sweetened with simple syrup, and served chilled with fresh mint for a classic and refreshing cocktail.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 473 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 cups water
• 8 sprigs fresh mint for garnish
• 32 fluid ounces Kentucky bourbon
• 0.5 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
• 8 cups crushed ice, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather the ingredients.

Step 2

Make the simple syrup ahead of when you plan to serve: Bring water, sugar, and chopped mint to a boil over high heat in a small saucepan.

Step 3

Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool .

Step 4

Pour syrup through a strainer to remove mint leaves.

Step 5

To make the mint juleps: Fill eight glasses with crushed ice; pour 4 ounces bourbon and 1/4 cup mint syrup into each cup. (Add extra syrup for anyone with a sweet tooth.)

Step 6

Top each drink with a mint sprig.