Mint julep
| IBA official cocktail | |
|---|---|
A mint julep served in the traditional silver cup | |
| Type | Cocktail |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
| Standard garnish | Mint sprig |
| Standard drinkware | Julep stainless steel cup |
| IBA specified ingredients† | |
| Preparation | In Julep Stainless Steel Cup gently muddle the mint with sugar and water. Fill the glass with cracked ice, add the Bourbon and stir well until the cup frosts. |
| † Mint julep recipe at International Bartenders Association | |
Mint julep is an alcoholic cocktail, consisting primarily of bourbon, sugar, water, crushed or shaved ice, and fresh mint. As a bourbon-based cocktail, it is associated with the American South and the cuisine of the Southern United States in general, in particular as a symbol of the Kentucky Derby.