Mint julep recipe

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Classic cocktail, in an old fashioned glass or a julep cup, over crushed ice with a short straw.

Fantasy Court Summer cocktails Great classics
Volume 5.5 cl
Alcohol 36.4 %
Calories 1122 kcal
Colour Yellow
Difficulty Easy
Published 01/2022
Prep time 4 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. In an old fashioned glass, lightly muddle the mint with the sugar.
  2. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
  3. Pour the bourbon and mix.
  4. Decorate with a sprig of fresh mint. Serve with a short straw.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Old-fashioned glass

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History

The "Mint Julep" is one of the oldest cocktails. It appeared in 1793 in the United States.

Decoration

Place a sprig of Fresh Mint on top of the glass.

Variation

For a "Cognac Julep", replace the bourbon with Cognac. For a "Georgia Mint Julep", replace the bourbon with 4 cl of Cognac and 2 cl of peach liqueur.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Mint julep called?

The Mint julep cocktail is also known as julep, bourbon mint, mint cocktail.

Which glass should Mint julep be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Old-fashioned glass.

What is the volume of Mint julep?

The volume of the Mint julep cocktail is 5.5 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Mint julep?

The alcohol content of the Mint julep recipe is 36.4%.

How many calories are in Mint julep?

The calories of the Mint julep cocktail are estimated at 1122 calories.

What colour is Mint julep?

The Mint julep cocktail is Yellow in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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