The best Mint Julep recipe, straight from the Kentucky Derby! A classic mixed drink everyone will love! This bourbon cocktail is easily made at home and features a delicious mint simple syrup.
Add one tablespoon (or more to your liking) of simple syrup.
Add 2 oz bourbon and stir rapidly to frost the outside of the glass.
Add 1 sprig of mint. {we liked crushing it down into the glass for more flavor.
Notes
Mint Simple Syrup Recipe
Boil 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water for 5 minutes or until clear.
Remove from heat.
Add 4 sprigs of mint and allow to cool.
Refrigerate until use.
Want to skip making simple syrup? Simply purchase it and muddle your mint in the glass to release the flavor.Crushed ice. Crushed ice makes the best cocktails! It melts quickly which allows you to use natural ingredients and allow it to naturally get "watered down". While we use the setting on our freezer or ice pellets, our friends use a snow cone machine to achieve the best crushed ice!Always use fresh mint.You can serve this classic Mint Julep recipe in a silver cup or old fashioned glass.