Cocktail recipe

Mint Julep recipe.

A characterful cocktail built around bourbon, sugar syrup and 8 to 10 mint leaves, finished with a clean, memorable lift.

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Mint Julep

Description

Mint Julep is built around bourbon, sugar syrup, 8 to 10 mint leaves, giving it a clear identity from the first sip. The Mint Julep is closely tied to the American South and became famous as a crushed-ice bourbon drink served in a frosted metal cup.

What makes it great is the balance: the base brings structure, the fruit or aromatic element gives personality, and the chilled serve keeps everything crisp. It has enough theatre for a cocktail menu but remains simple enough for a confident home bartender.

Serve it when the table needs a conversation starter: colourful, balanced and easy to imagine as a signature drink for a party.

Ingredients

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

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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