Classic Mint Julep
A classic, ol' timey summer drink. The mint julep sounds like something your great grandparents would have enjoyed back in the day while betting large on horse races.
Equipment
- Silver or Pewter Cup (or a Highball Glass)
- Muddler
- Jigger
- Lewis Bag & Mallet
Ingredients
- 2 Sprigs Mint
- ¾ Oz Simple Syrup (22 ml)
- 2½ Oz Bourbon (75 ml)
- Crushed Ice
- Powdered Sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In the bottom of a highball glass add 1 mint sprig and the simple syrup.
- With the muddler, gently mash the contents in the highball glass. Just give it two good turns.
- Add the bourbon.
- Add crushed ice to the glass until it's almost full.
- Stir until the outside frosts up (if using a silver or pewter cup). If you using glass, the outside won't frost.
- Top up with more crushed ice, if needed.
- Garnish with the second sprig of mint.
- Optionally, you can dust the top of the glass with some powdered sugar.
Notes
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