Two-Ingredient Mint Julep Cocktail

Two-Ingredient Mint Julep Cocktail

Crushed ice, fresh mint, and bourbon combine for a cool, herbaceous sip ready in minutes.

Total 5 min Makes 1 serving Calories 165/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

This pared-down julep leans on just bourbon and mint, letting crushed ice slowly dilute the pour into a frosty, fragrant drink. Muddling releases the mint's oils without shredding the leaves, which keeps the flavor bright rather than bitter. It's a classic warm-weather sipper, perfect for porches, derby parties, or a quiet evening nightcap.

Ingredients

  • 10 fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
  • 2 1/2 ounces bourbon

Method

  1. Place the mint leaves in the bottom of a julep cup or rocks glass and gently muddle for about 10 seconds, just until fragrant.

  2. Pack the cup tightly with crushed ice, mounding it above the rim.

  3. Pour the bourbon slowly over the crushed ice.

  4. Stir briefly with a bar spoon to combine and chill, then top with a bit more crushed ice if needed.

  5. Let the drink sit for 2 minutes so the ice begins to frost the outside of the cup, then garnish with a mint sprig and serve with a short straw.

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    Two-Ingredient Mint Julep Cocktail

    This pared-down julep leans on just bourbon and mint, letting crushed ice slowly dilute the pour into a frosty, fragrant drink. Muddling releases the mint's oils without shredding the leaves, which keeps the flavor bright rather than bitter. It's a classic warm-weather sipper, perfect for porches, derby parties, or a quiet evening nightcap.

    5 min 1 serving 165 cal

    Ingredients

    • 10 fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
    • 2 1/2 ounces bourbon

    Method

    1. 1

      Place the mint leaves in the bottom of a julep cup or rocks glass and gently muddle for about 10 seconds, just until fragrant.

    2. 2

      Pack the cup tightly with crushed ice, mounding it above the rim.

    3. 3

      Pour the bourbon slowly over the crushed ice.

    4. 4

      Stir briefly with a bar spoon to combine and chill, then top with a bit more crushed ice if needed.

    5. 5

      Let the drink sit for 2 minutes so the ice begins to frost the outside of the cup, then garnish with a mint sprig and serve with a short straw.