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Easy Kentucky Derby Mint Julep

Easy Kentucky Derby Mint Julep

A Mint Juleps is a quintessential Southern Classic Cocktail. Sipped by Southern Belles for centuries, this whiskey, sugar, and mint concoction will add an extra smile to your style if you know what I mean. Hang on to your pearls girls! Today I am sharing the Easy Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Recipe with my Personal Mint Making Julep Tips that will make the magic happen.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Cocktial
Calories 142 kcal

Ingredients
  

MINT JULEP

  • 1 ounce high proof bourbon Woodford Reserve is the official bourbon for the Mint Julep.
  • 1 ounce Mint Simple Syrup chilled
  • ice

GARNISH

  • fresh mint sprigs
  • powdered sugar
  • cocktail stir stick

Instructions
 

BE SURE TO READ MY PERSONAL TIPS FIRST IN THE NOTES! THERE IS A JULEP CUP PREP SECRET!

  • Add 2 ounces of the mint simple syrup to the chilled julep cup. Add the stir stick or a straw. Pack the julep cup tightly with crushed ice.
  • Pour one ounce of bourbon over ice. Use the stir stick to stir.
  • Insert a mint sprig directly into the ice.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

EASY MINT JULEP SIMPLE SYRUP RECIPE CLICK HERE
My Personal Tips For A Perfect Mint Julep
#1 THE CHILLED MINT JULEP CUP
Avoid using a glass for a Mint Julep. Whether a sterling silver or pewter Mint Julep Cup, this is part of the magic. There is something about the chill of the cup in your hand that makes the drink taste better.
#2 PREP THE JULEP CUP
Place a mint leaf inside the Julep cup. Press the mint leaf with the back of a spoon and rub the minot oils over the entire inside of the cup and around the rim. Next, add a small splash of bourbon and give it a swirl.
#3 HIGH PROOF BOURBON
Woodford Reserve is the official bourbon used in the Kentucky Derby Mint Julep. Many make the mistake of using a low proof bourbon. It is important to pick a high proof bourbon that can stand up to the ice. Otherwise, you will have a watered down flat cocktail.
#4 AVOID USING CITRUS FRUITS
Sometimes people add limes to their Mint Juleps! Nope! That is a Mojito! Keep this simple bourbon forward sweet mint cocktail simple.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 21gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 18mgSugar: 21gCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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