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Classic Mint Julep

This classic Southern cocktail  is made with crushed mint leaves and sugar combined with bourbon and a splash of club soda.

Classic Mint Julep




James Carrier
 1 lemon, rinsed
  About 2 teaspoons sugar
 5 fresh mint sprigs (3 to 5 in.), rinsed and drained
  About 1 1/2 cups crushed or shaved ice
 1/4 cup bourbon
  About 2 tablespoons club soda
Step 1
1

With a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife, pare a 2-inch strip of peel (yellow part only) from the lemon, then cut into long, thin shreds. Cut lemon in half and rub 1 cut side on the rim of a glass (10 to 12 oz.) to moisten; save lemon for other uses. Pour 2 teaspoons sugar on a small plate and dip moist glass rim in it to coat evenly, then pour sugar into glass.

Step 2
2

Add 4 mint sprigs to glass. With a wood spoon, crush mint sprigs with sugar to bruise the leaves and release the herb's flavor. Fill glass with ice. Add bourbon, then fill to rim with club soda. Let stand until glass is frosty, about 2 minutes. Garnish with lemon peel and remaining mint sprig. Sip julep through a straw, adding more sugar to taste.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 14mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%

Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Protein 0.8g2%

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