Ingredients
10 to 15 fresh mint leaves
1 ounce simple syrup (or peach-flavored syrup)
2 to 2½ ounces bourbon
Crushed ice
Superfine sugar for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine mint leaves and ¼ to ¾ ounce simple syrup in a julep cup or 8- to 10-ounce glass.
2. Crush the mint leaves gently with a wooden muddler to release their flavor.
3. Fill the glass with crushed ice, ensuring it’s packed tightly.
4. Pour the bourbon over the ice and stir lightly to mix.
5. Drizzle the remaining simple syrup, if desired, over the top.
6. Garnish with a mint sprig lightly dusted with superfine sugar for enhanced aroma and presentation.
Last Step:
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🕰️ Allow the mint and syrup mixture to sit with the bourbon for several days to develop a deeper flavor.
🍯 Prepare your simple syrup in advance and soak mint leaves in warm syrup for a better infusion.
🍸 For a less sweet cocktail, pair bourbon with branch water and garnish with mint.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 193-259
- Sugar: 14.1-22g
- Sodium: 0.5-17mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14.2-22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg