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Mint Julep Recipe

Kentucky Mint Julep

JC Phelps
The legendary drink of the Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Mint Julep is a quintessential Kentucky bourbon cocktail.
5 from 80 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 224 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 oz Kentucky Bourbon
  • ¾ oz Simple Syrup
  • 4-5 Mint Leaves more for garnish
  • Crushed Ice

Instructions
 

  • In the bottom of a Derby glass, add simple syrup + 4-5 mint leaves. Muddle.
  • Liberally fill glass with crushed ice.
  • Add bourbon.
  • Stir, garnish with mint, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 170IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword kentucky mint julep, mint julep
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