Best The Perfect Mint Julep Recipes

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CLASSIC BOURBON MINT JULEP



Classic Bourbon Mint Julep image

The Mint Julep is a bourbon cocktail that is easy to make. The signature drink of the Kentucky Derby, this is one whiskey drink recipe you can't miss.

Provided by Colleen Graham

Categories     Beverage     Cocktail

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 to 5 mint sprigs (leaves only)
2 sugar cubes (or 1/2 ounce simple syrup)
2 1/2 ounces bourbon whiskey
Garnish: mint sprig

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Place the mint leaves and sugar or simple syrup into a julep cup, collins glass, or double old-fashioned glass.
  • Muddle well to dissolve the sugar and release the oil and aroma of the mint.
  • Add the bourbon.
  • Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir well until the glass becomes frosty.
  • Garnish with a mint sprig. Serve with a straw and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 3 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1 cocktail (1 serving), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MINT JULEP



Mint Julep image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 fresh mint leaves, plus a few mint sprigs, for garnish
1 teaspoon sugar
Shaved ice
2 1/2 ounces bourbon whiskey
Lemon slice, for garnish, optional
Orange slice, for garnish, optional
Maraschino cherry, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Place mint leaves, sugar and a splash of water into a silver julep cup or a 12-ounce Tom Collins glass. Muddle the mint, sugar, and water together with the tip of the handle of a wooden spoon. Fill the glass with shaved ice, add the bourbon, and stir until combined. Garnish with a lemon or orange slice, a cherry, and a few sprigs of fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 1 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 4 grams

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