Muddled Mint Julep

Name: Muddled Mint Julep
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 12 to 14 fresh mint leaves; 1 tsp simple syrup; 4 oz Kentucky bourbon; 2 to 3 mint sprigs; Lemon twist (optional)

Muddled Mint Julep cocktail recipe, illustration

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Method: muddle
Glass: Julep glass
Ice: Crushed ice
Garnish: Mint sprigs
ABV: 8%

Ingredients

to 14 fresh mint leaves — 12
tsp simple syrup — 1
oz Kentucky bourbon — 4
to 3 mint sprigs — 2
Lemon twist (optional)

How to make it

Muddle mint leaves and simple syrup in the bottom of a chilled julep cup or old-fashioned glass.
Fill glass with crushed ice, add the bourbon, and stir until the glass is frosty.
Garnish with the mint sprigs, extending them above the rim, and a twist of lemon peel, if desired.

A refreshing cocktail with mint and bourbon.

Updated October 5, 2026