Southern Mint Julep Recipe

Looking for that cool, refreshing Southern Beverage? Try these Mint Julep recipes. They are quick and easy to make and so delicious. We have included an alcohol and non-alcohol version of the recipe.

Fresh mint is available in the vegetable section of most large markets today.





Ingredients
So Simple Alcohol Version:

Ingredients
4 sprigs fresh mint leaves
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 jiggers bourbon whiskey

Directions
Crush mint leaves and sugar in a 12 ounce glass
Fill with cracked ice and whiskey
Stir until glass frosts. Decorate with mint sprig.



Non-Alcohol Version:

Ingredients
3/4 c. sugar
Juice of 3 lemons, strained
1 c. water
4 sprigs of mint, bruised
1 pt. ginger ale

Directions
Boil sugar and water 10 minutes, cool
Add lemon juice, mint leaves and ginger ale
Fill glasses half full with crushed ice and julep. Garnish with a sprig of mint.