Classic Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
Servings:
1 Cocktail
Ingredients
  • 4 ounces water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 8 mint leaves, divided
  • 3 ounces bourbon
Directions
  1. Combine the water and sugar in a pan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it reaches a boil.
  2. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the syrup until the sugar is completely dissolved, then turn off the heat.
  3. Stir 6 mint leaves into the simple syrup and leave them there until it cools, or for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Place 2 tablespoons of the simple syrup in a glass with the remaining mint leaves.
  5. Muddle or stir the mint and syrup.
  6. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
  7. Pour the bourbon over the ice, adding more ice if needed.
  8. Garnish the julep with extra mint sprigs if desired.