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Mint Julep in classic copper julep cup with crushed ice

3-Ingredient Maker's Mark Mint Julep

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This Maker's Mark Mint Julep really highlights the naturally delicious bourbon by balancing it with fresh mint and just a touch of sugar.
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Keyword 30 Minutes or Less, 5 Ingredients or Less, Easy, Maker's Mark, Mint Julep, Quick, Vegan Cocktail, Whiskey
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail
Author Marley Goldin

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 fresh mint leaves + more for garnish
  • 1 ounce simple syrup 1 fluid oz = 2 tbsp
  • 2 ounces Maker's Mark
  • ½ cup crushed ice

Instructions

  • Add simple syrup and fresh mint leaves to a barfly julep cup and use a muddler or wooden spoon to muddle the mint in the syrup to extract flavor from the mint.
    1 ounce simple syrup, 5 fresh mint leaves
    Muddling mint to extract maximum flavor
  • Top the syrup and mint with crushed ice, filling the cup to the top.
    ½ cup crushed ice
  • Pour Maker's Mark over top, stir, garnish with more fresh mint, and enjoy!
    2 ounces Maker's Mark

Notes

  • You can make your own simple syrup at home by adding equal parts sugar and water to a small pot over high heat and whisking until sugar is dissolved. Allow it to cool before using it for your mint julep.
  • You can use any ice, but whiskey ice melts slower, reducing the chance of your cocktail getting watered down.
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