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Mint Julep

Mint Julep

Cost $15, save $25

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  • 5 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Simple Syrup

    • 💧 2 cups water
    • 🍬 2 cups white sugar
    • 🌿 ½ cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves

  • Drink

    • 🧊 8 cups crushed ice, or as needed
    • 🥃 32 fluid ounces Kentucky bourbon
    • 🌿 8 sprigs fresh mint for garnish

STEPS

1

Gather the ingredients.

2

Make the simple syrup: Bring water, sugar, and chopped mint to a boil over high heat in a small saucepan.

3

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

4

Pour syrup through a strainer to remove mint leaves.

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.

6

Top each drink with a mint sprig.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

473

Calories

  • 0
    Protein
  • 50
    Carbs
  • 0
    Fats

💡 Use frozen silver goblets or elegant glassware for authentic presentation.Make the simple syrup in advance and store it in the refrigerator to save time during preparation.Adjust the bourbon-to-syrup ratio based on your taste preferences.For extra mintiness, smack the mint sprigs gently before garnishing to release the aroma.