Mint Julep
Cocktail Recipe
The Mint Julep is pure Southern charm – a refreshing embrace of bourbon, sugar, and mint. It’s for those who savour slow moments, where the ice melts and dreams linger in the hot summer night.
Ingredients
- BourbonWe recommend Bulleit Bourbon1.5oz
- Demerara syrup1 part sugar dissolved over heat into 1 part water0.5oz
- Mint leaves
- Mint sprig
- Crushed ice
Number of servings
01
Equipment
- Julep cup (or rocks glass)
- Muddler
- Spoon
Bartender tip: Gently muddle the mint—don’t crush it. You want to release the fragrant oils, not bitter flavours.
The Mint Julep is the cooler, fresher side of whiskey. Sweet, spicy and ice cold, it turns even the hottest day into something unforgettable.
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