Refreshing Fresh Mint Julep Recipe with Easy Honey Simple Syrup Guide
A classic mint julep with a twist of honey simple syrup replacing sugar, offering a smooth, refreshing cocktail perfect for summer evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 fresh mint leaves per drink
- 2 oz (60 ml) bourbon whiskey per serving
- 1 oz (30 ml) honey simple syrup per serving
- Crushed ice
- Water (for making honey simple syrup)
- Optional: mint sprig for garnish
- Optional: lemon zest twist
Instructions
- Make the Honey Simple Syrup: Combine ½ cup (120 ml) honey with ½ cup (120 ml) warm water in a small saucepan. Stir gently until the honey fully dissolves. Let it cool to room temperature before using.
- Prepare Your Glass: Place about 10 fresh mint leaves into your julep cup or old-fashioned glass. Gently muddle the leaves with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release the mint’s essential oils without tearing the leaves.
- Add Honey Syrup: Pour 1 oz (30 ml) of cooled honey simple syrup over the muddled mint. Stir gently to combine and allow flavors to mingle for about 30 seconds.
- Add Bourbon: Measure and pour 2 oz (60 ml) bourbon whiskey into the glass. Stir gently again to marry the flavors.
- Fill with Crushed Ice: Pack the glass with crushed ice almost to the top.
- Final Stir: Give the julep one last gentle stir to mix all ingredients and chill the drink thoroughly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, gently slapped between your hands to release aroma. Optionally add a twist of lemon zest.
Notes
Do not over-muddle the mint to avoid bitterness. Use crushed ice for proper chilling and dilution. Honey simple syrup should be cooled before mixing. Fresh mint is preferred over frozen for best flavor. Stir, don’t shake, to preserve delicate flavors. Mint sprig garnish should be slapped between palms to release aroma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approx.
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 13
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 0.5
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