Recipes Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Whiskey Drinks Recipes Simple Mint Julep 5.0 (1) 1 Review 2 Photos In this easy mint julep recipe, the whiskey varies by state: Kentucky uses bourbon, Georgia favors peach brandy, and Maryland loves rye. Take your pick! Submitted by TerryWilson Updated on October 30, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 2 Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¼ cup water 1 teaspoon white sugar 5 fresh mint leaves, or to taste 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger bourbon, or more to taste 4 ice cubes, or as desired Directions Place a tall glass in the freezer until frosted. Mix water and sugar together in the frosted glass until sugar is dissolved. Twist mint leaves to release the scent and flavor from each leaf; add to glass. Fill the glass 1/4-full with bourbon; add ice. Garnish the glass with mint leaf. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 121 Calories 4g Carbs Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Calories 121 % Daily Value * Sodium 5mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 4g 2% Total Sugars 4g Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 5mg 0% Potassium 3mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved