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Mint Julep
Kentucky Derby's official drink. Bourbon, mint, crushed ice.
Prep Time
3 min
Glass
Julep Cup
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients
Bourbon2.5 oz
Mint Leaves10 leaves
Simple Syrup0.5 oz
Instructions
1
Muddle mint with syrup.
Muddle⏱ 10s
2
Add bourbon. Pack crushed ice.
Build
3
Stir. Dome with more ice.
Stir⏱ 10s
4
Garnish with mint bouquet.
Garnish
Pro Tips
💡
Crushed ice is non-negotiable.
💡
Slap mint for aromatic oils.
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Woodford Reserve is the Derby bourbon.
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