Cocktail
Mint Julep
Bourbon, mint, crushed ice.
- Glassware
- Julep cup
- Method
- build
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
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herb
Fresh spearmint, ideally. Slap it before garnishing to release the oils.
- Simple Syrup
-
spirit
A barrel-aged American whiskey distilled mostly from corn. Sweet, oaky, with notes of vanilla and caramel.
Method
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Place mint leaves and syrup in a julep cup. Press gently.
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Pack with crushed ice.
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Add bourbon, stir to chill, then mound more crushed ice on top.
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Garnish with a generous bouquet of mint, slapped first to release oils.
Garnish
- Mint Sprig
About this drink
The drink of the Kentucky Derby. Build it in a frosted silver cup.
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