Lastly, make sure you have some good bourbon on hand. Here’s the one we have and love – this makes a great gift. I also like to mix the mint, bourbon, and syrup together in a glass cocktail pitcher before pouring into the glasses. You’ll want to use a muddler or the back of a spoon to release the oils in the mint. Mint julep glasses sure are fun! They aren’t entirely necessary, but there’s something about the pretty little goblets. Chris Morris, Brown-Forman's master distiller, walks CNBC's Dom Chu through the process of making a 2,500 mint julep. If you don’t have crushed ice, add ice cubes to a bag and smash with a rolling pin or meat cleaver. Serving this over crushed ice is not only texturally pleasing, but it cuts the bourbon and sweetness of the sugar making the perfect consistency and flavor. If you’ve got mint growing like crazy – this is the recipe for you! I found that at least 8 large mint leaves for each cocktail was perfect. You have to use a lot of fresh mint when muddling.All you have to do is add mint leaves to sugar and water on the stove and let it infuse. Making a mint simple syrup is the key to making the mint come through.There are a few secrets to making the best mint julep. Or too sweet!īut alas, my friends…I have prevailed! And I give you the most perfect mint julep recipe! What’s in a mint julep?Ī mint julep is just bourbon, mint and simple syrup muddled together and served over crushed ice. I also wanted to make sure the drink wasn’t too bourbon forward. bourbon Fresh mint sprig, for garnish To highball glass or silver Julep cup, add minted simple syrup, then 1 cup crushed ice, bourbon. Because there are so few ingredients, it’s important to let them all shine. Mint Simple Syrup 2 cups crushed ice 2 oz. An old fashioned or a Manhattan is J’s go-to, but we can both agree on how refreshing a mint julep is on a hot day.Ĭoming up with this recipe was actually a little harder than it seems. If there’s one thing to know about us is that we LOVE a good bourbon drink. This perfect mint julep recipe always takes me back to our sweet beginnings. Naturally, I was pleased as punch to put on a pretty dress and sip on bourbon cocktails all day. One of the first events J and I went to together was a Kentucky Derby event. Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome, and garnish with a mint sprig and a few drops of bitters. Stir until the cup is frosted on the outside. Add the bourbon then pack the glass tightly with crushed ice. Muddled mint, bourbon, and mint infused simple syrup are served over crushed ice creating a well-balanced cocktail. Steps In a Julep cup or rocks glass, lightly muddle the mint leaves in the simple syrup.
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