Food and Recipes Recipes The SL Mint Julep Be the first to rate & review! Our go-to recipe for the quintessential Derby-day drink By Southern Living Editors Updated on April 26, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photo: Hector Sanchez Ingredients 3 mint leaves 1 tablespoon Mint Simple Syrup 3 Crushed ice 3 tablespoons bourbon 2 tablespoons club soda Directions Place mint leaves and Mint Simple Syrup in a chilled 8-oz. glass. Muddle leaves to release flavors. Pack glass with crushed ice; pour bourbon over ice, and top with club soda. Rate it Print