Classic Mint Julep

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Classic Mint Julep
45 min.
1
123kcal
100%sweetness
1.49%saltiness
14.72%sourness
13.34%bitterness
23.12%savoriness
9.88%fattiness
0%spiciness

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Ingredients

  • sprigs mint leaves fresh
  • tablespoon simple syrup glaze 
  • serving ice crushed
  • ounce bourbon 

Equipment

    Directions

    1. In a tall glass, add the mint and simple syrup. With the handle of a spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract the flavors. Fill the glass with the crushed ice and pour in the bourbon. Using a tea spoon, jiggle the contents to mix and chill.
    2. Strain into a julep cup filled with crushed ice.
    3. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories123kcal
    Protein1.42%
    Fat0.8%
    Carbs97.78%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    15
    Glycemic Load
    0
    Inflammation Score
    -3
    Nutrition Score
    1.4621739130435%

    Flavonoids

    Eriodictyol
    1.86mg
    Hesperetin
    0.61mg
    Apigenin
    0.32mg
    Luteolin
    0.76mg

    Taste

    Sweetness:
    100%
    Saltiness:
    1.49%
    Sourness:
    14.72%
    Bitterness:
    13.34%
    Savoriness:
    23.12%
    Fattiness:
    9.88%
    Spiciness:
    0%

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:123.49kcal
    6.17%
    Fat:0.06g
    0.09%
    Saturated Fat:0.01g
    0.09%
    Carbohydrates:15.52g
    5.17%
    Net Carbohydrates:15.04g
    5.47%
    Sugar:14.64g
    16.27%
    Cholesterol:0mg
    0%
    Sodium:13.79mg
    0.6%
    Alcohol:9.47g
    52.6%
    Protein:0.23g
    0.45%
    Iron:1.04mg
    5.76%
    Vitamin A:254.88IU
    5.1%
    Manganese:0.08mg
    3.78%
    Vitamin C:1.91mg
    2.31%
    Vitamin B1:0.03mg
    2.17%
    Fiber:0.48g
    1.92%
    Calcium:17.21mg
    1.72%
    Folate:6.84µg
    1.71%
    Vitamin B2:0.03mg
    1.71%
    Magnesium:6.81mg
    1.7%
    Copper:0.03mg
    1.49%
    Potassium:47.31mg
    1.35%
    Source:Foodista