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Mint Julep

Bourbon poured over crushed ice with muddled fresh mint and a whisper of sugar.

Total time
4 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Medium
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Mint Julep
As seen on Episode 90

The preparation

7 steps, about 4 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Place mint leaves and sugar cubes (or simple syrup) in a julep glass or rocks glass.

  2. 02

    Muddle the mint gently to release oils.

  3. 03

    Add bourbon.

  4. 04

    Fill the glass with crushed or shaved ice, doming it over the top.

  5. 05

    Stir until the glass becomes frosty cold.

  6. 06

    Garnish with a slapped mint sprig on top.

  7. 07

    Serve with a straw.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Muddle the mint just enough to release its oils, since grinding it to bits turns the drink bitter. Pack the glass with crushed ice and stir until the outside frosts over, which chills and gently dilutes it into a proper julep.”

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