Description
Don your big hats and gingham and get ready for race day with this classic Mint Julep recipe straight from the Kentucky Derby itself!
Ingredients
- 3 oz Old Forester Mint Julep
- ¾ oz Simple Syrup
- 8-10 mint leaves
- Garnish: 3 sprigs of fresh mint
Instructions
- Pack a Mint Julep cup with crushed ice.
- In a mixing glass, combine Bourbon, simple syrup, and mint leaves.
- Lightly bruise mint leaves with a muddler and then strain contents into the Julep cup.
- Garnish with 3 generous sprigs of mint. Make sure to slap the mint before garnishing and insert a straw into the ice near the mint so you get the full mint + Bourbon effect!
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: Cocktails