Mint Julep
The official drink of the Kentucky Derby.
ClassicMintySweet
Ingredients
- Bourbon2.5 oz (75 ml)
- Simple Syrup0.5 oz (15 ml)
- Mint Leaves8-10
How to make it
- Muddle mint with syrup.
- Add bourbon.
- Fill with crushed ice.
- Stir until glass frosts.
Glass: Rocks
May contain: Gluten. Always check your own bottles.
History
The Mint Julep is a Southern American classic of bourbon, sugar and mint over crushed ice, descended from the medicinal 'julep' of the 18th century. It has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby since 1938, where tens of thousands are served each race day.
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