Ingredients
- Bourbon ✓ you have it 6 cl
- Simple syrup ✓ you have it 1 cl
- Mint ✓ you have it 8 leaves
- Crushed ice ✓ you have it
Bourbon over a mountain of crushed ice with fresh mint – the cup frosts over, the drink stays ice-cold.
Method
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1
Gently press the mint and simple syrup in the cup.
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2
Add the bourbon and fill with crushed ice*.
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3
Stir until the cup frosts over, then top with ice into a dome.
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4
Garnish with a big bouquet of mint.
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Illustrative image · AI-generated for Cocktailline. This is roughly how a Mint Julep is classically served.
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