Mint Julep
The official Derby Day drink: crushed ice, bourbon, sugar, and fresh mint served in a frosted cup.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Servings
- 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 170 kcal
Equipment
- •Julep cup or highball glass
- •Small saucepan
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 170 kcal
- fat
- 0
- carbs
- 10
- protein
- 0
- calories
- 170
Instructions
- 1
Put a julep cup or glass in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to chill.
- 2
Press mint leaves gently in the bottom of the cup with simple syrup. Do not tear them.
- 3
Fill the cup with crushed ice.
- 4
Pour bourbon over the ice.
- 5
Stir gently until the outside of the cup turns frosty.
- 6
Add more crushed ice on top if needed. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
Chef's tips
Chill the julep cup in the freezer beforehand so it frosts over quickly. Press the mint gently instead of crushing it hard to avoid a bitter taste.
Storage
Best made fresh and consumed immediately.
Reheating
Not applicable.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Using store-bought crushed ice that melts too fast
- •Crushing the mint too hard, which makes the drink bitter
Serving suggestions
Cooked Mint Julep?
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