A true American cocktail, often enjoyed at the Kentucky Derby and perfect for any hot day that calls for a cold Bourbon based mix. Fresh mint and sugar make up this 3 ingredient cocktail and lots and lots of crushed ice.&nbsp; Bartender Tip: Soak some mint into the Bourbon for a couple hours to really infuse the flavours.

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Mint Julep

Pick your mint leaves and sprig for garnish

Prepare

Place your mint leaves and sugar into your julep cup and press gently with your muddler

Jigger

Julep cup

Muddler

Sugar syrup

Mint leaves

Muddle

Half fill your cup with crushed ice and pour in the bourbon

Ice scoop

Bourbon

Bourbon and Ice

Using your bar spoon, stir all the ingredients together really well

Bar Spoon

Stir

Fill your cup with more crushed ice and garnish with your fresh mint sprig

How to make Mint Julep - video recipe