Mint Julep Recipe

Photo: Robert M. Peacock

January 23, 2009

The Mint Julep and other classic cocktails are chronicled in Southern Cocktails. Click here to find out how to make a perfect julep from New Orleans bartender Chris McMillian.

Ingredients

6–7 fresh mint leaves
1 Tbsp. simple syrup (1:1)
2 oz. bourbon

Tools:barspoon
Glass:julep cup (or highball)
Garnish:mint sprig

Preparation

Combine the mint leaves, syrup and bourbon in a glass. Using a barspoon, crush the mint to release its essence into the liquid. Fill the glass with crushed ice. Gently press the spoon into the ice, shaking it to incorporate the bourbon-syrup mixture. Garnish.

Denise Gee, Southern Cocktails: Dixie Drinks, Party Potions and Classic Libations, Chronicle Books