At a Glance
Category: Whiskey Cocktails
Glass: Rocks glass
Garnish: Mint sprig
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon whiskey
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 6-8 mint leaves
Method
Muddle mint gently with lemon juice and simple syrup. Add whiskey and ice, shake, then strain over fresh ice.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Rocks glass
Garnish: Mint sprig
Background & History
Popularized by bartender Dale DeGroff in the 2000s, essentially a whiskey-based julep-sour hybrid.
For more on this, see Cocktail Recipe Directory and Whiskey Cocktails.