Easy Mint Julep
Total Time
5 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(8)
Ingredients
1 cocktail
- 10 fresh mint leaves, plus a mint sprig for garnish
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup, or to taste
- 2 ounces bourbon
- Crushed ice
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Preparation
Step 1
Place the mint leaves in the bottom of a sturdy old-fashioned or rocks glass. Muddle them until the leaves are dark, fragrant and broken down, about 30 seconds.
Step 2
Add the maple syrup and bourbon. Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir the drink for a few seconds.
Step 3
To garnish, gently clap the mint sprig in between your palms (this releases the fragrant mint oils). Place it in your glass and serve immediately.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
Recipe roughly adapted from Alton Brown.
Recommended equipment:
I like this muddler and these old-fashioned glasses (affiliate links).
Recommend bourbon:
Old Overholt or Bulleit bourbon.
