Whether it’s Derby day or not, we always want a mint julep.
You don’t have to wait for the first Saturday in May to enjoy a mint julep.
Learn how to make a mint julep, and grab the silver cup.
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You’ll want one right away.
The History of the Mint Julep
The mint julep is a drink steeped in rich history.
Southern growers willingly traded tobacco for the spirituous libation, distilled by New England settlers.
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Rum soon became, in the opinion of many, all too popular.
“Demon rum” became the impassioned denunciation from early American pulpits.
What Ingredients Are in a Mint Julep?
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Here are the basic steps:
Why Are Mint Juleps Served in Silver Cups?
Any cup will work.
It just depends on how traditional you want to be.
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What Bourbon Is Used in Mint Juleps?
you’ve got the option to use any bourbon you prefer for your mint julep.
Press mint leaves:
Place 6 mint leaves in a serving glass.
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Gently press leaves against glass with back of spoon to release flavors.
powdered sugar and 1 tsp.
water, stirring gently until sugar is dissolved.
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Add ice and bourbon:
Pack glass tightly with crushed ice, filling glass two-thirds full.
bourbon over ice; stir briskly.
Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients to make 3 additional drinks.
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Garnish, if desired.
Break larger ice cubes up for the best chilled mint julep experience.
