How to Make the Perfect Mint Julep

A mint julep is one of the oldest and most iconic cocktails. And it's also super easy to make! In this video, I show you how to make a perfect, classic mint julep from scratch. You'll learn to properly measure your ingredients and then mix them in the perfect proportions for a delicious cocktail that will cool you down on a hot summer day.

Add 2 oz of bourbon to your julep tin, follow with 1/4 oz mint syrup (see recipe below), add crushed ice, and garnish with a fresh bouquet of mint.

Enjoy!

Mint syrup recipe: boil 1 cup of water and one cup of sugar. Let sit for 10 mins, then strain. Let syrup cool, and starting sipping in your Julep! Once sugar is liquified, turn the stove off add a handful of mint.