The Mint Julep first appears in print in 1803. This drink is very popular in the Southern States and is the house drink at the Kentucky Derby. It is a great drink to cool off to during the hot summer months. The cocktail is made with four basic ingredients. Spearmint is the traditional mint used. This drink is a close relation to the Mojito. The garnish of mint is a important part of the aroma of this drink. Traditionaly the Mint Julep was served in a silver glass with wide rims on which to hold the drink.
Mint Julep Recipe:
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon of bar sugar syrup
• a dozen fresh mint leaves
• 2 or 3 dashes of angostura bitters.
• 2 oz. Bourbon Whiskey (Maker's Mark, Knob Creek, Jefferson Reserve, Woodford, Wild Turkey)
Mint Julep Procedure:
To make this drink muddle to bruise the mint with a muddler stick in a mixing glass and do not crush the leaves. Chill the drinking glasses in the frig, then fill with ice. Pour half over top of ice and then stir. Add more ice. Then top with the Bourbon. Garnish with mint leaves, which your can sugar.
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Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon of bar sugar syrup
• a dozen fresh mint leaves
• 2 or 3 dashes of angostura bitters.
• 2 oz. Bourbon Whiskey (Maker's Mark, Knob Creek, Jefferson Reserve, Woodford, Wild Turkey)
Mint Julep Procedure:
To make this drink muddle to bruise the mint with a muddler stick in a mixing glass and do not crush the leaves. Chill the drinking glasses in the frig, then fill with ice. Pour half over top of ice and then stir. Add more ice. Then top with the Bourbon. Garnish with mint leaves, which your can sugar.
Check out our other recipes and sister sites more great ideas.
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