Ingredients

  • 2½ ozbourbon
  • ½ ozsimple syrup(1:1)
  • 8 leaffresh mint(plus more for garnish)
  • 🍋mint bouquet(garnish)

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Instructions

  1. Garnish with a generous bouquet of fresh mint.
  2. Stir until the cup becomes frosty on the outside.
  3. Top with more crushed ice to form a dome.
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📜 History

The Mint Julep has roots dating back to the late 1700s but became famous in the 1800s. It is closely associated with the Kentucky Derby and Southern hospitality.

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