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Mint Julep

Bourbon and mint served over cracked ice.

3 minutes · Easy · Julep cup · Makes one drink

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Mint Julep illustration

What you will need

Ingredients for one drink

  • 60 ml Bourbon
  • 4 sprig Fresh mint
  • 1 tsp Powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp Water

Bar tools

Jigger, Bar spoon, Strainer

How to make it

  1. Gently press mint with sugar and water in a julep cup.
  2. Fill with cracked ice, add bourbon and stir until the cup is cold.

BEHIND THE DRINK

The story & background

The IBA reference gently presses mint with sugar and water, then adds bourbon and cracked ice. The cold cup and mint aroma are part of the serving experience.

This spirit-led drink depends on accurate measures and controlled dilution. Stir with fresh ice until chilled; choose the base spirit first, then use the supporting ingredients in the written proportions.

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