IBA official cocktail | |
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![]() A mint julep served in the traditional silver cup | |
Type | Cocktail |
Base spirit | |
Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
Standard garnish | Mint sprig |
Standard drinkware | Julep stainless steel cup |
IBA specified ingredients†| |
Preparation | In Julep Stainless Steel Cup gently muddle the mint with sugar and water. Fill the glass with cracked ice, add the Bourbon and stir well until the cup frosts. |
†Mint julep recipe at International Bartenders Association |
Mint julep is an alcoholic cocktail, consisting primarily of bourbon, sugar, water, crushed or shaved ice, and fresh mint. As a bourbon-based cocktail, it is associated with the American South and the cuisine of the Southern United States in general, in particular as a symbol of the Kentucky Derby.