Mint Julep

Spearmint, bourbon and a squeeze of lime, stirred over crushed ice until the cup frosts, then crowned with a big bouquet of mint. Cold, fragrant and unhurried, it suits a warm day outdoors.

Total time: 5 min
Serving: 1

Naturally sweet twist
Icy & herbal

A coupe of amber cocktail with a foamy top and black seeds dusted on the rim, beside sprigs of small white flowers — Sour meets Sweet Magic

Ingredients

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8–10 spearmint leaves
½ oz fresh lime juice
2 cups crushed ice
2 oz bourbon
a handful of mint sprigs, to garnish
2–3 Richberry halves

How to Make It

Bruise the mint
Clap a few mint leaves between your hands to release their oils, rub them round the inside of a julep cup or tumbler and drop them in. Repeat with the rest, then press them lightly with a muddler or spoon.
Stir over ice
Half-fill the cup with crushed ice, add the bourbon and lime juice and stir until the outside of the cup frosts.
Top and garnish
Pack in more crushed ice, stir gently and finish with a generous bunch of mint sprigs.
Add the Richberry twist
Just before your first sip, chew 2–3 Richberry halves gently and let them linger for about 30 seconds. Discard any pit, then taste how the sour notes turn sweet.

Richberry changes the taste, not the drink: a cocktail may taste softer, but it is just as strong. Please enjoy it responsibly.