How to Make a Mint Julep

Make a mint julep and enjoy a favorite drink of movie stars and southern gentlemen that has a fresh taste but a traditional history. Introduced to the north in the 18th century by Henry Clay, this drink has a way of finding its way into the most suave and sophisticated settings.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 5 mint leaves
• 1 tsp. sugar
• ice
• 3 oz. bourbon
• bourbon
• water
• mint leaves
• ice
• glassware
• muddler
• sugar

1. Get a clean 10 oz. rocks glass and put in the mint leaves.
2. Add the sugar and a splash of water. Muddle 4 mint leaves and the sugar together.
3. Fill the glass with ice and pour in the bourbon.
4. Garnish with the final mint leaf.

Tips & Warnings

• Fresh mint leaves are integral to this drink.
• Don't drink and drive.

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