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three mint juleps in copper julep cups

Classic Mint Julep Recipe

Heather Wibbels
Celebrate the horses and all things summer with this easy classic mint julep. Get our your mint, your bourbon and a little simple to build this easy, fast cocktail in the julep cup.
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Course Drinks
Cuisine Bourbon Cocktail
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • 10 mint leaves
  • 2 oz bourbon whiskey around 100 proof
  • Garnish: mint sprig

Instructions
 

  • Take one mint leaf and rub it along in the inside of the julep cup, especially the rim.
  • Add simple syrup and mint leaves. Muddle lightly and add crushed ice. Fill with ice, add bourbon, and stir just once or twice to combine. Add a mint sprig with a straw right next to it.
Keyword bourbon, how to, mint, mint julep,, simple syrup
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