Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Mint Simple Syrup:
2 cups water
2 cups white sugar
½ cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
Cocktails:
8 cups crushed ice, or as needed
32 fluid ounces Kentucky bourbon
8 sprigs fresh mint for garnish
Directions
Gather the ingredients.
Make the simple syrup ahead of when you plan to serve: Bring water, sugar, and chopped mint to a boil over high heat in a small saucepan.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool .
Pour syrup through a strainer to remove mint leaves.
To make the mint juleps: Fill eight glasses with crushed ice; pour 4 ounces bourbon and 1/4 cup mint syrup into each cup. (Add extra syrup for anyone with a sweet tooth.)
Top each drink with a mint sprig.
Recipe Tips
If you use silver goblets, chill them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before serving. Handle frozen goblets with a clean towel, holding them by their edges so you don’t mar the lovely frosted surface.