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Get the Recipe: Mint Julep

Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 drink
You'll feel the Southern charm with this easy Mint Julep recipe! Made with a refreshing blend of bourbon, fresh mint, and a hint of honey, it is the perfect summer sipper.
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Ingredients
 

  • 6 mint sprigs, plus more for garnish
  • 2 oz honey simple syrup
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 2 oz bourbon
  • Ice
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Instructions
 

  • Add mint leaves and honey simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and muddle lightly.
  • Add the lemon juice and bourbon, then top with ice. Shake 10-12 times.
  • Add more ice to a small glass, then pour the mint julep over the ice.
  • Garnish with more mint sprigs. Drink up!

Notes

  • You can use regular simple syrup for this recipe if you don’t have honey simple syrup. It’s easy to make honey simple syrup at home. 
  • 6 mint sprigs = 15-20 mint leaves. This sounds like a lot but you don’t want to muddle them too much or you’ll end up with a lot of mint flakes in your drink and a more bitter flavor. Go heavy on the leaves and light on the pressure when muddling.
Serving: 1 drink, Calories: 235kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 1.1mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 28.7g
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