Mint Julep

  • Yield:1 cocktail
  • Time:
    3 secs show details
Tags: American, Southern, cocktail, beverage

Ingredients

  • 10
    fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon
    water
  • 1 tablespoon
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup
    crushed ice
  • 2.5 ounces
    bourbon
  • 1
    fresh mint sprig, for garnish
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Equipment

  • blender
  • julep cup or rocks glass

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Preparation

  1. Add mint leaves, water, and confectioners' sugar to a blender. Pulse until the leaves are completely broken down.

  2. 3 secs

    Add half the ice and the bourbon. Blend for 3-4 seconds just to combine. (Don't over-blend or you'll dilute it too much)

  3. Fill a julep cup or rocks glass with the remaining crushed ice. Pour the mixture over the ice.

  4. Stir gently and garnish with the mint sprig. Serve immediately.

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