Mint Julep Recipe

Name: Mint Julep
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 10-12 fresh mint leaves; 1 tablespoon superfine sugar; 2 tablespoons seltzer water, plus a splash; about ¾ glass full of ice cubes; 2 ounces bourbon whiskey; 1 fresh sprig of mint (for garnish)

Experience the ultimate refreshing Mint Julep, Alton Brown's way! This recipe ditches the muddling in a glass for a superior mortar & pestle method, releasing the mint's full flavor potential. It's surprisingly simple, yet incredibly satisfying – the perfect summer cocktail.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 210.1 kcal

Protein 0g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mint Julep

10-12 fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon superfine sugar
2 tablespoons seltzer water, plus a splash
about ¾ glass full of ice cubes
2 ounces bourbon whiskey
1 fresh sprig of mint (for garnish)

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How to Make Mint Julep

Place the 10-12 fresh mint leaves in a mortar.
Add 1 tablespoon of superfine sugar to the mortar.
Using a pestle, gently muddle the mint and sugar together until the leaves are slightly broken down and the sugar is dissolved. Do not over-muddle.
Transfer the mint-sugar mixture to a chilled, double Old Fashioned glass or a rocks glass.
Add 2 tablespoons of seltzer water.
Fill the glass about ¾ full with ice cubes.
Pour in 2 ounces of bourbon (adjust to your preferred strength).
Top with a splash of additional seltzer water.
Gently stir to combine.
Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint and enjoy!