Mint julep

Mint julep

IBA official cocktail
A mint julep served in the traditional silver cup
Type	Cocktail
Base spirit	Bourbon whiskey
Served	On the rocks: poured over ice
Standard garnish	Mint sprig
Standard drinkware	Julep stainless steel cup
IBA specified ingredients†	60 mL (2.0 US fl oz) bourbon whiskey 4 mint sprigs 1 teaspoon powdered sugar 2 teaspoons water
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.