At a Glance
Category: Whiskey Cocktails
Glass: Julep cup or rocks glass
Garnish: Large mint bouquet
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz Bourbon whiskey
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 8-10 mint leaves
Method
Muddle mint gently with simple syrup in the cup. Add whiskey and pack tightly with crushed ice, stirring until the cup frosts.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Julep cup or rocks glass
Garnish: Large mint bouquet
Background & History
A Southern U.S. classic with roots in the early 1800s, now most famously associated with the Kentucky Derby, where tens of thousands are served each race day.
For more on this, see Cocktail Recipe Directory and Whiskey Cocktails.