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Muddled · 1 serving

Mint Julep

A carefully balanced muddled classic led by bourbon, with simple syrup and mint.

Short answer

Mint Julep is a muddled cocktail made with bourbon, simple syrup, and mint. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodMuddled
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Mint Julep ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Mint Julep ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon60 ml6 cl2 oz6 parts
Simple Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Mint10 leaf———

Garnish: Mint bouquet

Method

How to make Mint Julep

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled rocks glass and select fresh, unbruised herbs.

  2. 02

    Place the herbs and sweetener in the glass and press gently 3–4 times; do not shred them.

  3. 03

    Add 60 ml bourbon, 10 ml simple syrup, 10 leaf mint and stir briefly to dissolve the sweetener.

  4. 04

    Pack the glass with crushed ice, leaving a small crown above the rim.

  5. 05

    Churn from bottom to top for 8–10 seconds, then add more crushed ice.

  6. 06

    Add mint bouquet and serve with a short straw.

Tasting profile

What does Mint Julep taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Mint Julep questions

What is in a Mint Julep?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, simple syrup, and mint.

How long does a Mint Julep take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Mint Julep prepared?

It uses a muddled method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Mint Julep alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial cocktail batch 60seed.recipe.mint-julep · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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