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Mint Julep
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Submitted on: June 6, 2024
The basic idea of a Mint Julep has been around 900 A.D. Like most classic cocktails the origin is sparks controversy. The 1770s is most widely considered the first written mention of the cocktail. And just as many recipes for the cocktail exist. Including rum as a base spirit and letting the mint and sugar water to steep for a few hours. Either way, it’s a delightfully refreshing drink, especially on a hot humid day in the southern United States. And was prescribed to upset stomach so if anyon...
Ingredients
- 2 ozBourbon
- .25 ozSimple Syrup
- 8-10 eaMint Leaves
- 2-3 dash(es)Aromatic Bitters
Tools
Muddler
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Mint Sprig and Aromatic Bitters
Build In Glass
Old Fashioned/Rocks
By Bryan Monroe
Home Bartender
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Follow along the journey of cocktails at home. Using simple ingredients, trying out new things and just enjoying life as it comes! That is what cocktails are all about, there is no right or wrong as long as you’re enjoying you’re cocktail....
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Gently muddle mint leaves and simple syrup together. Add bourbon and pack with very crushed ice. Top with aromatic bitters and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Editor's Note
A classic bourbon-forward refresher. The crushed ice provides the essential dilution needed to balance the spirit with fresh mint and aromatic bitters.
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