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mint julep
Classic Kentucky bourbon cocktail with mint, simple syrup and a tall mound of crushed ice.
About mint julep
The mint julep is a classic American bourbon cocktail closely associated with the Kentucky Derby. This profile follows the Derby's Woodford Reserve version rather than a flavoured modern variation.
Bourbon brings oak, vanilla and warming grain notes, balanced by the clean sweetness of syrup. Fresh mint gives a cool herbal aroma without overpowering the whiskey.
It is served in a chilled julep cup beneath a high cap of crushed ice and fresh green mint. Dilution from the ice makes the drink brisk, cold and lightly syrupy rather than heavy.
Allergens in this recipe
Allergen details are not yet confirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in mint julep
Kentucky Derby Woodford Reserve Mint Julep.
- Bourbon whiskeySpirit base
- SugarSimple-syrup sweetness
- WaterSimple-syrup liquid and crushed ice
- Fresh mint leavesCooling herbal aroma
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Bourbon whiskey: . Kentucky bourbon mapped to the established whiskey route
- Sugar: . Sugar is the sweetening component of the source simple syrup
- Water: . Water represents both the syrup water and the crushed ice specified by the source
- Fresh mint leaves:
Origins & food traditions
The Kentucky Derby supplies the complete Woodford Reserve mint julep formula of bourbon, simple syrup, mint and crushed ice; its traditions guide independently confirms the same core ingredients and identifies the drink as a Derby tradition.
Countries
- United States
Cuisines & regions
- American Cuisine
- Kentucky Cuisine