SIMPLE MINT JULEP

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The whiskey varies by state - Kentucky uses bourbon, Georgia favors peach brandy and in next door Maryland it is rye. Take your choice.

Provided by TerryWilson

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Whiskey Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

ΒΌ cup water
1 teaspoon white sugar
5 fresh mint leaves, or to taste
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger bourbon, or more to taste
4 ice cubes, or as desired

Steps:

  • Place a tall glass in the freezer until frosted.
  • Mix water and sugar together in the frosted glass until sugar is dissolved. Twist mint leaves to release the scent and flavor from each leaf; add to glass. Fill glass 1/4-full with bourbon; add ice. Garnish glass with a mint leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Sodium 4.7 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Fahad Akmal
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Overall, I really enjoyed this mint julep. It's a delicious and refreshing drink that's perfect for any occasion.


Chidiebube Ifezue
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This mint julep is a bit too strong for my taste. I would recommend using less bourbon.


Collo Mniga
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I love the combination of mint and bourbon in this drink. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


allan tanui
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This mint julep is a great way to use up fresh mint. It's also a very refreshing drink.


Shahida parven
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I followed the recipe exactly and my mint julep turned out great! It's a delicious and refreshing drink.


Marisha van Zyl
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This mint julep is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less simple syrup.


Nirmal gill
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I made this mint julep for my friends and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a party or get-together.


Anas Khalid
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This mint julep is so delicious and refreshing. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.


7w2
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I love how easy this mint julep is to make. It's perfect for a quick and refreshing drink on a hot day.


istahil
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This is the best mint julep I've ever had! The flavors are perfectly balanced and it's so refreshing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Antonia Pasculli
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I made this mint julep for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking me for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Mahfuz Hosain
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This mint julep is the perfect summer drink! It's refreshing, minty, and delicious. I love that it's so easy to make too. I'll definitely be making this again and again.