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Frosty Mint Julep

A frozen take on the classic Mint Julep, perfect for hot days.

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Spirit
Bourbon
Glass
Julep cup
Method
Blended
Difficulty
Intermediate

Riff on: Mint Julep

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A mint julep in a copper julep cup with crushed ice and a large mint sprig, bitters being dashed on top

Frosty Mint Julep

Ingredients

Ingredients for Frosty Mint Julep. Tick each one as you add it.
AddedMeasureIngredient
2½ oz
1 oz

Steps

  1. Blend bourbon and mint syrup with crushed ice until smooth.
  2. Serve in a julep cup.
  3. Garnish with mint leaves.

Garnish Mint leaves

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Batch it For a party of 4–20

Makes 8 drinks, about 28 oz · 840 ml before ice.

Frosty Mint Julep batch
AmountIngredient
20 oz · 600 mlBourbon
8 oz · 240 mlMint Syrup
Crushed Ice

No added water: this drink takes its dilution from the ice in the glass. Chill the batch and build each glass over ice.

Fits a 1 liter bottle or carafe.

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Why it works

Blending bourbon and mint syrup with crushed ice makes a frozen version of the julep. Mint syrup gives consistent mint flavor without muddling, and the ice dilutes the bourbon into a slushy, cold drink. A julep cup keeps it frozen longer.

Substitutions

  • Make mint syrup by steeping a handful of mint in hot simple syrup for 15 minutes.
  • Add more ice for a thicker texture.
  • A higher-proof bourbon holds its flavor through the dilution.

Variations

Questions

How much ice should be blended?
About a cup of crushed ice per drink. Add more for a thicker slush.
Can it be made ahead?
Blend just before serving; it melts quickly.

Making it: Frosty Mint Julep

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