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The Mint Julep

Welcome to another week of Making Great Cocktails at Home! The Kentucky Derby may be over, but you can still enjoy a refreshing Mint Julep!

ingredients

  • A Dozen Mint Leaves
  • 2oz Lemon Sour
  • 2 Tsp Simple Syrup
  • 2 1/2oz Bourbon
  • Crushed ice

directions

Mix right in the serving cup. Add about a dozen mint leaves into the julep cup and 2 teaspoons of simple syrup. Muddle the mint into the syrup and add crushed ice, then slowly drizzle 2 1/2 oz Bourbon over the crushed ice. Then stir the drink together with the twisted bar spoon, add a little more ice, and garnish with another sprig of mint.