Bulleit Bourbon Mint Julep

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.

Ingredients

  • 1.3 oz. Bulleit Bourbon
  • 1.5 tsp sugar
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Water

Equipment

  • Highball glass
  • Jigger
  • Ice
  • Spoon

How to Make

  • 1 - Muddle mint leaves, sugar, and splash of water in a rocks glass or julep cup.
  • 2 - Add Bulleit Bourbon, water, and fill glass with crushed ice and stir.
  • 3 - Garnish with fresh mint.