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Mint Julep Cocktail

This classic bourbon cocktail is perfect for warm summer days. You'll want to sip a mint julep cocktail all summer-long!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Makes: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

Mint Syrup

  • 3-4 fresh mint sprigs
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Mint Julep Cocktail

  • 1 oz mint syrup
  • 2.5 oz bourbon
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • crushed ice
  • mint sprigs, for garnish
  • dehydrated lemon wheel, for garnish

Instructions

Mint Syrup

  • In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar and place over medium-low heat. Stir often until the sugar is dissolved and then add the mint sprigs. Cook for another 2 minutes and then remove the syrup from the heat. Steep for 20 minutes then remove the mint. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Mint Julep Cocktail

  • In a cocktail glass, muddle 5-6 mint leaves with the mint syrup. Add the bourbon and lemon juice and stir. Fill the glass with crushed ice and garnish with mint and a lemon wheel.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 23mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg