CLASSIC · BOURBON WHISKEY

Mint Julep

Name: Mint Julep
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Bourbon Whiskey; 5 ml Powdered Sugar; 10 ml Water; Fresh Mint Sprigs

The key to a great Julep is restraint at the muddle - you want to express the mint's essential oils, not shred the leaves, which releases bitter chlorophyll.

Ingredients

Bourbon Whiskey60 ml

Powdered Sugar5 ml

Water10 ml

Fresh Mint Sprigs

Glassware

Julep Stainless Steel Cup

Chilled.

Method

1
Place 3 fresh mint sprigs into a julep cup and add the powdered sugar and water.
2
Gently muddle just once or twice to express the mint oils without bruising the leaves.
3
Fill the cup completely with cracked or crushed ice.
4
Pour the bourbon over the ice and stir well until the outside of the cup frosts over, about 30 seconds.
5
Top with additional crushed ice to form a dome.
6
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, held close to the nose so the aroma is part of every sip. Serve with a short straw.

From the Bartender

The key to a great Julep is restraint at the muddle - you want to express the mint's essential oils, not shred the leaves, which releases bitter chlorophyll. A fine crushed ice pack and a frosted silver cup are non-negotiable for the full sensory experience.

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