IBA · Contemporary Classics
Mint Julep
5 min.Bourbon
Ingredients
- Bourbon (alt. Rye Whiskey)5 cl
- 8 piece
- 1.5 cl
- Garnish
- HighballGlass type
Step-by-step
- Muddle mint leaves with simple syrup in the bottom of a julep cup (or highball).1
- Fill the cup with crushed ice and pour in bourbon.2
- Stir until the cup is frosted.3
- Top with more crushed ice to form a dome.4
- Garnish with a mint sprig.5
Flavor profile
- herbalsweet
Specs
- Origin
- A Southern U.S. cocktail traditionally associated with Kentucky and bourbon.History
- Mint Juleps appear in The Great Gatsby (2013) during the Plaza Hotel scene.Trivia
- BBQ, Grilled meatsPairings
- Georgia Julep Uses peach brandy in place of bourbon for a fruity twist.
Alts.- American Bartending GuideSource