Whisky Loot Founder Joel Hauer, shares the secrets to the perfect Mint Julep: “This refreshing drink is an iconic cocktail ideally served in a traditional julep cup. Created in the south of the USA, this tipple is perfect to use your favourite bourbon in, as the only alcohol in the cocktail, bourbon really acts as the star of the show.”
Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients:
- 60ml Bourbon – Joel recommends Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey 700ml
- 5ml Sugar Syrup (demerara sugar works best)
- A handful of mint leaves
- Crushed ice
Method
- Clap mint leaves to release oils and drop them into a julep cup.
- Add Bourbon, Sugar and half fill with crushed ice.
- Churn the crushed ice to mix together the sugar, whiskey and mint.
- Fill to the brim with more crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey 700ml available from whiskyloot.com
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