🥃 Classic Mint Julep Recipe
Cool, sweet, and refreshingly strong—this Southern favorite is perfect for summer sipping or Derby Day celebrations!
🌿 Ingredients
Mint Simple Syrup:
2 cups water
2 cups white sugar
1 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
For the Cocktails (serves 8):
8 cups crushed ice (or as needed)
32 oz Kentucky bourbon (4 oz per serving)
8 sprigs fresh mint (for garnish)
🍹 Instructions
1. Make the Mint Simple Syrup (Do this ahead of time)
In a small saucepan, bring water, sugar, and chopped mint to a boil over high heat.
Stir occasionally until sugar dissolves completely (about 1–2 minutes).
Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove mint leaves.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Assemble the Mint Juleps
Fill 8 glasses to the brim with crushed ice.
In each glass, pour 4 oz bourbon and 1/4 cup mint syrup.
Stir gently to chill and mix. Add more syrup if you prefer it sweeter.
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and serve immediately.
💡 Tips
Crushed ice is key for that classic julep texture—pulse ice cubes in a blender or use a mallet & bag.
Make the syrup a day ahead for even better flavor.
Want it lighter? Add a splash of sparkling water or club soda on top.
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