Cocktails
Mint Julep (Southern Style)
Mint Julep (Southern Style) is a cocktail made with Springs Mint, Powdered Sugar, Water, and Bourbon. It is served in a Collins Glass.
At a Glance
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 4 ingredients, stirred drink, requires rimmed glass, requires bar spoon
Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.
Ingredients
- 5 or 6springs mintOther
- 1.0 ozPowdered SugarSweetener
- 2.0 ozWaterMixer
- 2.0 ozBourbonBase Spirit
How to Make It
- In silver mug or Collins glass, dissolve powdered sugar with water.
- Fill with finely shaved ice and add bourbon.Fill
- Stir until glass is heavily frosted, adding more ice if necessary.Stirred
- (Do not hold glass with hand while stirring.) Decorate with sprigs of fresh mint so that the tops are about two inches above the rim of glass.Stirred
- Use short straws so that it will be necessary to bury nose in mint, which is intended for scent rather than taste.
How to Serve
- Glass
- Collins Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Ice
- Method
- Stirred
Serving tips
Serving tips
Serve Mint Julep (Southern Style) chilled and keep sweetness controlled. If the drink feels flat, acidity or bubbles may help more than extra sugar. It is commonly matched with bbq, steak, grilled meat style pairings.
Taste
What does Mint Julep (Southern Style) taste like?
Mint Julep (Southern Style) is fruit-led and approachable, with sweetness or ripe fruit notes shaping the profile. It works best when there is enough acidity or structure to avoid heaviness.
Primary flavours
Supporting notes
Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.
Estimated sensory profile
- Noticeably sweet
Practical notes
When to choose it
How to decide if Mint Julep (Southern Style) is right for you
Mint Julep (Southern Style) is a balanced cocktail choice shaped by sugar, sweet, caramel. Choose it when that flavor direction fits the food, season or mood. The listed serve is about 13.1% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.
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Skip Mint Julep (Southern Style) if the listed flavor direction does not match your mood. It leans toward sugar, sweet, caramel, so choose a different page if you want another style.
When to serve
- BBQ / CookoutSuggested from its oak notes, pairing with bbq and grilled meat.
- Winter / CozySuggested from its spice notes.
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Food pairings
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Diet & lifestyle
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Not compatible
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Reviewed ingredient substitutions
Powdered Sugar1.0 oz
Bourbon2.0 oz
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I make a Mint Julep (Southern Style) at home?
- Yes. The Mint Julep (Southern Style) uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.