Simple Mint Julep Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

Servings: 1

Yield: 1 julep

Simple Mint Julep Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup water

1 teaspoon white sugar

5 fresh mint leaves

or to taste

1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger bourbon

or more to taste

4 ice cubes

or as desired

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Directions

Step 1

Place a tall glass in the freezer until frosted.

Step 2

Mix water and sugar together in the frosted glass until sugar is dissolved. Twist mint leaves to release the scent and flavor from each leaf; add to glass. Fill glass 1/4-full with bourbon; add ice. Garnish glass with a mint leaf.

Nutritional Information

Simple Mint Julep Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 121.2

% Daily Value *

Carbohydrates: 4.2g 1%

Sugars: 4.2g

Vitamin A Iu: 3.1IU

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 0.3mcg

Calcium: 4.8mg 1%

Magnesium: 1.4mg 1%

Potassium: 2.8mg

Sodium: 4.7mg

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.