Fresh Mint Mojito Or Mint Juliep Recipe

Prepare glass

Choose a highball glass. Add 12 fresh mint leaves and 0.75 oz simple syrup (or 2 tsp superfine sugar) to the bottom of the glass.

Muddle mint

Gently muddle the mint and syrup 6–8 times with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release oils. Do not shred the leaves — press until fragrant.

Add lime and rum

Pour 0.75 oz fresh lime juice and 2 oz white rum into the glass. Stir briefly (4–6 stirs) to combine and dissolve any remaining sugar.

Add ice and soda

Fill the glass with crushed ice up to near the rim (about 1 cup). Top with 2 oz club soda. Gently stir once to integrate.

Garnish and serve

Garnish with a small mint sprig and a lime wedge or wheel. Serve with a straw, instructing the drinker to give the straw a quick stir to bring mint aroma up.

Prepare julep cup

Use a metal julep cup or rocks glass. Add 0.75 oz simple syrup (or 2 tsp superfine sugar) and 12 fresh mint leaves to the glass.

Muddle gently

Gently muddle the mint with the syrup 6–8 times to release aromatics without tearing the leaves.

Add bourbon and ice

Add 2 oz bourbon to the glass. Fill the glass with crushed ice (about 1 cup), packing it slightly to mound above the rim.

Stir and chill

Stir briefly to chill the drink and incorporate syrup (about 8–10 seconds). Spoon additional crushed ice over the top to create a frosty dome.

Garnish and finish

Garnish with a sprig of mint, optionally brush the mint with a few drops of water or a light spritz of simple syrup for extra aroma. Add 1–2 dashes of Angostura bitters on the ice if desired. Serve with a straw.