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Mint Julep27.6% ABV
Built · 5 min · level 2

Mint Julep

Bourbon, mint and sugar over crushed ice — the Kentucky Derby classic.

Ice
Crushed ice, packed
Dilution
40%
Garnish
Large mint bouquet

Recipe scaler

1 servings
  • Bourbon
  • Simple syrup
  • Mint leaves
Final volume
Strength27.6% ABV
Std. drinks each1.5
All servings

METHOD

  1. 1

    Gently press mint leaves with syrup in a julep cup. Add bourbon and fill the cup with crushed ice, stirring until the cup frosts.

  2. 2

    Top with more crushed ice to form a dome and garnish with a big sprig of mint, slapped first to release aroma.

Served at Churchill Downs since the early 1900s, with more than 120,000 juleps poured on Derby weekend.

Please enjoy responsibly. One serving contains about 1.5 standard drinks.

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