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classic mint julep in a silver cup with a swizzle stick

Classic Mint Julep

Planning a Kentucky Derby party? You must try this refreshing mint julep recipe, served in a frosty silver julep cup.
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Servings 1 serving
Calories 212 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • 8-10 mint leaves plus more for garnish
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 2 cups crushed ice

Instructions
 

  • To prepare the simple syrup, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a pan. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Place two mint leaves in your palm and clap your hands a couple of times to release the oils.
  • Rub the mint leaves all along the inside of a julep cup.
  • Place 8 to 10 mint leaves in the bottom of the cup, along with 1 ounce of simple syrup. Use the back of a spoon or a wooden muddler to gently bruise the leaves.
  • Fill the julep cup halfway with ice and add bourbon.
  • Stir until the cup is frosty, then fill with ice and stir gently once more.
  • Garnish with mint sprigs.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 21gSodium: 43mgPotassium: 45mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 2.6mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1.4mg
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