Mint Bliss Julep

The Mint Bliss Julep is a classic Southern cocktail that embodies the perfect balance of sweet and refreshing. It's a delightful concoction featuring the aromatic pleasure of fresh mint leaves, the smoothness of bourbon, and a touch of simple syrup. Served over finely crushed ice and garnished with a mint sprig, this cocktail is a dreamy sip of sweetness that brings to mind the elegance of the Kentucky Derby.

Mint Bliss Julep

A classic Southern cocktail with fresh mint, bourbon, and simple syrup, the Mint Bliss Julep is a dreamy sip of sweetness.

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Ingredients

  • 12 to 15 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 oz simple syrup (or peach-flavored syrup)
  • 2 1/2 oz bourbon
  • Superfine sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a julep cup or 8- to 10-ounce old-fashioned glass, gently muddle the mint leaves with 1/4 oz of simple syrup.
  2. Fill the glass with finely crushed ice.
  3. Pour the bourbon over the ice.
  4. Drizzle the remaining simple syrup on top.
  5. Garnish with a mint sprig and lightly dust with superfine sugar, if desired.