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$2.74
cost
193
cal
25%
ABV
4/5
NA score
1.67
std drinks
8.5g
sugar
Mint Julep
An easy whiskey cocktail built on bourbon.
The Recipe
- bourbon2.5 oz
- simple syrup0.5 oz
- mint leaves1 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$2.74
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$10.26
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | 2.5 oz | $2.56 |
| simple syrup | 0.5 oz | $0.03 |
| mint leaves | 1 oz | $0.15 |
| Total pour cost | $2.74 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
193
Sugar
8.5g
ABV
25%
Std drinks
1.67
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | 160 | 83.1% |
| simple syrup | 32 | 16.6% |
| mint leaves | 0.5 | 0.3% |
Carbs: 8.6g
Alcohol: 23.3g
Volume: 4 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
4/5Convertibility
Original cost
$2.74
Zero-proof cost
$3.33
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative(Ritual) | $3.15 |
| simple syrup | Kept | $0.03 |
| mint leaves | Kept | $0.15 |
Flavor notes
This recipe converts cleanly because citrus, dilution, and modifiers still do most of the work.
Pairs Well With
whiskeysalted nutscitrus olivesribeyeburgershort ribssteak fritesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuteriehot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rolls
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Mint Julep?
- 2.5 oz bourbon, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 1 oz mint leaves.
- How much does a Mint Julep cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Mint Julep is $2.74 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Mint Julep?
- A Mint Julep has approximately 193 calories, with 25% ABV and 8.5g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Mint Julep?
- Yes — the Mint Julep has a convertibility score of 4/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $3.33.