Description

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!

Ingredients

Scale

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)

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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!