Classic Cocktails · Whiskey Cocktails
Mint Julep
Press mint lightly rather than shredding. Exterior frost signals cold service while crushed ice continues to change the drink.
- Base spirit
- Whiskey
- Origin
- USA
- Period
- 18th–19th century
Ingredients
IBA official specification
- Bourbon60 ml
- Mint sprig4 piece
- Sugar1 barspoon
- Water10 ml
- Glass
- Metal julep cup
- Ice
- Crushed ice
- Garnish
- Fresh mint bouquet
- Technique
- Muddled
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Prep time
- 4 min
Method
- 01
Dissolve sugar in water in the cup and press mint gently.
- 02
Add bourbon and crushed ice.
- 03
Stir until the cup is very cold, replenish ice and garnish with mint.
Tasting Notes
- Aroma
- Mint, vanilla and oak
- Finish
- Cool and aromatic
- Character
- Bourbon, mint and sugar over crushed ice.
Tasting scores are MIXY editorial assessments.
History & Background
The julep family is associated with the American South and historically used brandy and other bases. Kentucky Derby traditions helped popularize the bourbon form.
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