Espresso Mint Julep
This Espresso Mint Julep is a minty espresso twist on the classic cocktail. It combines a shot of freshly brewed espresso, simple syrup, fresh mint, lots of crushed ice, and a dash of bitters. It's the perfect summer treat for espresso cocktail lovers!
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: cocktail
- Method: stirred
- Cuisine: american
Ingredients
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 2 mint sprigs
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1 shot of freshly brewed espresso (about 1.5 ounces)
- 1-2 dashes Angostura bitters (optional)
Instructions
- Add 1 oz simple syrup and the mint leaves from 1 mint sprig to a medium-sized glass and muddle.
- Add some crushed ice and stir to chill.
- Top with 2 oz bourbon and 1 shot espresso, stir to combine.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice. Add 1-2 dashes of bitters and garnish with the additional sprig of fresh mint.
Notes
Make your own syrup: making your own simple is so easy and cost-effective. Just cook 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar until all the sugar has melted, then let cool and strain.
To get perfect crushed ice at home blend ice in a food processor. A blender makes ice too fine and more like shaved ice, but it comes out perfect in the processor!
Find it online: https://thegandmkitchen.com/espresso-mint-julep/