Bourbon and whiskey are both dark spirits made from grains, but are they the same? Use this Bourbon vs. Whiskey guide to learn what makes them so different and which one you should use in a Mint Julep.
In a Julep cup or rocks glass, lightly muddle the mint and syrup with a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon. You don’t want to break apart the mint, you just want release its aromatic oils.
Add the bourbon and fill cup half full with ice. Stir until the cup is frosted on the outside.
Add more ice to the cup and garnish with a sprig of mint. Enjoy!
Notes
Tip: I purchased the crushed ice for my mint juleps at Sonic Burger. They sell it for $2 a bag! You can also make crushed ice by adding ice cubes to a food processor or blender, or crush it in a clean pillowcase with a rolling pin or other heavy object.