Mint Julep
Makes: 1
Prep time: 5 minsTotal time: 
Recipe photograph by Kris Kirkham
Mint Julep
The refreshing Mint Julep is associated with the American South, and in particular the Kentucky Derby. On the first weekend of May, over 100,000 Juleps are traditionally enjoyed by horse-racing fans throughout the US
Makes: 1
Prep time: 5 minsTotal time: 
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Abigail Spooner
Abi is our former Junior Food Editor. An obsessive foodie with a sweet tooth, she is happiest when baking and is a firm believer that there is always room for dessert (preferably following a big bowl of pasta)
See more of Abigail Spooner’s recipes
Abigail Spooner
Abi is our former Junior Food Editor. An obsessive foodie with a sweet tooth, she is happiest when baking and is a firm believer that there is always room for dessert (preferably following a big bowl of pasta)
See more of Abigail Spooner’s recipes
Ingredients
- 12 fresh mint leaves
- 1½ tbsp sugar syrup
- 75ml Bourbon or whisky
Step by step
- In a glass tumbler, muddle the mint leaves and sugar syrup with a long-handled cocktail spoon to bruise the mint. Add the Bourbon or whisky, fill with a handful of ice cubes and stir well until very cold. Garnish with small sprigs of fresh mint.
