Classic Mint Juleps
Mint juleps are an iconic classic cocktail, most often associated with Kentucky Derby weekend. But don't limit yourself to one weekend a year! These are good no matter when you drink them, and very easy to m ake as well.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Course Cocktails, Drinks, Happy Hour
Cuisine American
Servings 1 drink
Calories 172 kcal
- 4-5 mint leaves plus more for garnish
- ½ oz simple syrup or two sugar cubes
- 2 oz bourbon
- ½ C crushed ice more or less, depending on the size of your glass
If you want to experiment, try muddling some strawberries along with the mint!
If you don't have, or don't want to make crushed ice, just fill your glass with regular ice cubes.
Serving: 2.5ozCalories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 170IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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