The Mint Julep Cocktail consists essentially of bourbon whisky and mint. The traditional recipe of Mint Julep cocktail consists of mint leaves, bourbon whisky, sugar and water!
In an Old Fashioned glass pour the mint leaves, the sugar and the water.
Stir gently with a spoon.
Pour some trimmed ice and the Bourbon Whisky.
Garnish with mint leaves and optionally with a lemon slice.
The Mint Julep Cocktail is ready!