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strawberry mint julep

Easy Strawberry Mint Julep

5 from 1 vote
A refreshing twist on the classic cocktail, combining sweet muddled strawberries, cooling mint, and smooth bourbon over crushed ice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz bourbon Smooth variety like Maker's Mark
  • 3 fresh strawberries Hulled and sliced
  • 5 leaves fresh mint Plus extra for garnish
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup Adjust to taste depending on berry sweetness
  • 1 cup crushed ice Essential for texture

Equipment

  • 1 muddler For crushing fruit and herbs
  • 1 julep cup or sturdy glass For mixing and serving
  • 1 Bar spoon For stirring

Method
 

  1. Place the strawberries, mint leaves, and simple syrup into a sturdy glass.
  2. Press firmly with a muddler until the berries break down into a fragrant paste.
    muddling strawberries and mint for cocktail
  3. Pour the bourbon directly over the muddled fruit mixture and stir gently.
    pouring bourbon over muddled fruit
  4. Pack the glass completely full with crushed ice until frost forms on the outside.
    packing glass with crushed ice
  5. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and strawberry slice, serving immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 240gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Serve immediately while the ice is fresh. Do not over-muddle the mint to avoid bitterness.

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