Cocktail recipe

Mint Julep recipe.

Mint Julep brings together Bourbon and Sugar syrup and 8 to 10 mint leaves in a focused cocktail that is easy to understand but far from one-note.

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Mint Julep

Description

What works about Mint Julep is the contrast between familiar cocktail logic and a more individual flavour combination. The recipe combines Bourbon, Sugar syrup, and 8 to 10 mint leaves. Each ingredient has a clear job: the base provides structure, the modifiers build flavour, and careful chilling keeps the finish clean.

It is versatile enough for a cocktail night at home, dinner with friends or a round where you want something a little less predictable. Taste before serving and make small adjustments; balance is easier to preserve that way.

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Bourbon
  • 10 ml Sugar syrup
  • 8 to 10 mint leaves
  • Ice
  • Orange Twist

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the drink smoothly with ice before serving. Muddler – Useful for gently pressing herbs, fruit or sugar when building the drink.

Instructions

  1. Add the liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds until the drink is properly chilled.
  3. Fine strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice or served straight up.
  4. Garnish to echo the main flavour and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Julep Cup
Julep Cup (recommended)

A metal cup designed for crushed-ice drinks and mint-heavy serves.

250–400 ml Metal cup with frost-friendly surface.

Best for: Mint Julep, bourbon smashes, crushed-ice whiskey serves.

Garnish: Classic garnish is a tall mint bouquet with aromatic lift.

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 16% ABV 0.3 units 255 kcal Crushed ice Mocktail option
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