#21 · classic
Mint Julep
Mint Julep ranks #21 among the 50 classics on this map — a whiskey drink that reads sweet and spirit-forward. Bourbon and mint over a frosted mound of crushed ice.
- Whiskey
- Built
- Julep cup
- Strong · ~27% abv
Flavor position
On the flavor map, Mint Julep sits in the sweet & boozy corner (sweet–bitter score 32, refreshing–boozy score 74).
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Ingredients
- 60 ml bourbon
- 10 ml sugar syrup
- Mint sprigs
- Crushed ice
Method
- Build 60 ml bourbon, 10 ml sugar syrup, Mint sprigs, Crushed ice in a julep cup glass filled with ice.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with mint.