If you’re reserving your mint sprigs and pewter cups solely for the first Saturday of May, you are missing a trick. The Mint Julep is a refreshing whiskey cocktail, worthy of attention throughout the year and deserving of a full Cocktail College exploration. We’re joined today by the Phoenix-based award-winning mixologist and author Kim Haasarud to do just that. Listen on to discover Haasarud’s Mint Julep recipe — and don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe! 

Bonus: VinePair has partnered with Remy Martin to host the annual Remy Martin Bartender Talent Academy Cocktail Competition. Submit your own riff on the classic cocktail, the Sidecar, by Friday, Sep 30, to win a trip to France on top of cash prizes. Head to vinepair.com/remy-martin-bta-cocktail-competition-2022 to get all the details and submit your entry.

Kim Haasarud’s Mint Julep Recipe 

Ingredients 

- 2 ounces bourbon 

- 10-15 fresh mint leaves 

- ½ ounce simple syrup 

- Powdered sugar 

- Garnish: 3-5 mint sprigs 

Directions 

1. Combine bourbon, mint leaves, and simple syrup in a pewter Julep cup and fill the glass halfway with crushed ice. 

2. Use a swizzle stick to mix ingredients together and muddle. After a minute of mixing, repeat the process, adding more ice until the glass is ¾ full. 

3. Top with more crushed ice to form a mound on top of the glass. 

4. Garnish with 3-5 fresh mint sprigs and a dusting of powdered sugar. 

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