Mint Julep Cocktail

5 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon simple syrup
  • 2 1/2 fluid ounces bourbon whiskey
  • crushed ice, divided
  • 1 sprig fresh mint for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Chill a julep cup in the freezer for about 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Place mint leaves and simple syrup in the chilled julep cup; mash well with a cocktail muddler. Pour in bourbon and 1/2 cup crushed ice. Stir until chilled and top with remaining 1/2 cup ice.
  3. 3
    Garnish with fresh mint.

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