Mint Julep
Cocktail Recipe
Sweet
Minty
Smoky
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 Bourbon50ml
- Demerara syrup1 part sugar dissolved over heat into 1 part water15ml
- 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.
Method
STEP 01
Muddle
Muddle a handful of mint leaves in a julep cup.
STEP 02
Pour
Pour in the bourbon and syrup. Add crushed ice and churn with a spoon.
STEP 03
Garnish
Garnish with a mint sprig.
Recommended whiskies for a Mint Julep
We’ve selected some exceptional whiskies to use in a Mint Julep. For a classic version use Bulleit Bourbon. Alternatively Johnnie Walker Black Label blended Scotch adds a wisp of smoke. Or try the Dalwhinnie 15, which adds complexity through orchard fruits.
The Mint Julep is the cooler, fresher side of whiskey. Sweet, spicy and ice cold, it turns even the hottest day into something unforgettable.
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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