Derby Mint Juleps
A classic Southern cocktail featuring fresh mint, bourbon, and a touch of sweetness, perfect for warm days and relaxing evenings with friends or at a party.
Ingredients
- long stemmed fresh mint
- bourbon whiskey (2 oz. per drink)
- water
- sugar ⓘ
Instructions
- Pull off the bottom leaves of the long stemmed mint.
- Crush the mint leaves and drop them into a pitcher.
- Add bourbon whiskey to the pitcher.
- Mix sugar and water to make a syrup with a thick consistency, then add lemon juice.
- Use 2 teaspoons of syrup for each ounce of whiskey.
- Stir the mixture as you go to combine flavors.
- Pour 2 to 3 ounces of the mixture into the bottom of each glass.
- Pack each glass tightly with crushed ice.
- Stir vigorously until the glass is frosted.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint, pinching the mint to release aroma.
- Sit back, relax, and enjoy your Mint Julep!
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
24
kcal
1% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).