Basil Hayden bourbon Mint Julep cocktail

Classic Mint Julep

The classic Mint Julep is a cooling summertime favorite and a time-honored fixture of Kentucky culture. For enhanced flavor, use fresh mint leaves!

Intermediate
3-5 minutes

ingredients and how to craft

WHAT YOU NEED

parts

2 Basil Hayden® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
0.5 Simple syrup
Fresh mint leaves

How to craft

1. Add all mint and syrup to a julep tin cup or rocks glass

2. Gently muddle mint to express the oils

3. Add crushed ice.

4. Pour Basil Hayden over ice.

5. Stir thoroughly.

6. Garnish with a mint sprig.

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Complete your cocktail with

Basil Hayden® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey bottle

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