Mint Julep cocktail with crushed ice and fresh mint beside a Bulleit Bourbon bottle

Mint Julep

The mint julep is one of Kentucky’s signature drinks. Muddling the ingredients brings the mint’s essential oils to the fore, and in Kentucky we tend to prefer spearmint.

What you’ll need

  • 50ml Bulleit Bourbon

  • 10ml Simple Syrup

  • 5+ Mint Leaves

  • Crushed Ice

Preparation

  • 1 - Muddle mint leaves and simple syrup in a rocks glass or julep cup.

  • 2 - Add Bulleit Bourbon and fill glass with crushed ice and stir.

  • 3 - Garnish with fresh mint.

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