Mint Julep
Di official drink of Kentucky Derby. Bourbon and mint on top crushed ice for silver cup.
Wetin you need
- 75 mlBourbon Whiskey
- 15 mlSimple Syrup
- 8-10 leafFresh Mint
How to make am
- 1Gently muddle mint with simple syrup inside julep cup.
- 2Add bourbon.
- 3Pack with crushed ice.
- 4Stir until di cup don frost.
- 5Top with more crushed ice and garnish with mint bouquet.
Decoration
Mint bouquet
Tools
Muddler, Jigger, Bar Spoon
Story
Mint Julep root dem reach back to 18th century American South, where dem first prescribe am as medicine drink. E become synonym with Kentucky Derby for 1938 when Churchill Downs make am di official drink of di track. Nearly 120,000 Mint Juleps dem dey serve for Derby every year, dem dey continue Southern hospitality tradition. Mint Julep na exercise for simplicity and technique — fresh mint aromatic brightness meet bourbon warmth, wey crushed ice don cool am reach icy perfection. Di silver or pewter julep cup no be just tradition; e dey frost beautifully, e dey keep di drink ice cold. E dey refresh, e get aroma, and e totally Southern. Dis cocktail dey appeal to bourbon lovers and anybody wey Southern tradition dey drag. E perfect for Kentucky Derby parties, hot summer days, or anytime wey you wan slow down and sip something elegant for porch. Pro Tips: Gently muddle di mint — you wan oils, no bitter chlorophyll. Di julep cup suppose frost; if e no dey frost, you no dey stir enough. Use finely crushed ice. Di mint bouquet garnish na to inhale am with each sip. Quality bourbon matter well well. Short straws dey force your nose inside di mint.