Mint Julep (aka "Derby Day Cooler")
Difficulty: 1 (Easy - minimal steps, basic ingredients)
Type: Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- 8–10 mint leaves
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 2.5 oz bourbon
- Crushed ice
Instructions:
- Gently muddle mint with syrup.
- Add bourbon and crushed ice.
- Swizzle until frosty; crown with more ice.
- Garnish with mint bouquet.
Description:
Frosted‑silver refreshment—bourbon, mint, and Southern charm on crushed ice.