Mint Julep The Quintessential Southern Cocktail for Refreshing Elegance



Introduction

The Mint Julep is a timeless Southern classic cocktail that dates back to the 18th century. Traditionally made with fresh mint, bourbon, sugar, and ice, it was originally prescribed as a medicinal tonic. The drink is known for its refreshing minty flavor and cooling effect, making it a perfect choice for warm summer days. The Mint Julep gained significant fame as the signature beverage of the Kentucky Derby, symbolizing Southern hospitality and elegance.

Details

Name: Mint Julep

Alcoholic: Alcoholic

Alcoholic: Alcoholic

Glass: Collins glass

Ingredients

  • Mint4 fresh Mint
  • Bourbon2 1/2 oz Bourbon
  • Powdered sugar1 tsp Powdered sugar
  • Water2 tsp Water

Instructions

  1. In a highball glass gently muddle the mint, sugar and water.
  2. Fill the glass with cracked ice, add Bourbon and stir well until the glass is well frosted.
  3. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Other Languages:

ES: En un vaso highball, mezclar suavemente la menta, el azúcar y el agua. Llenar el vaso con hielo picado, añadir Bourbon y remover bien hasta que el vaso esté bien escarchado. Decorar con una ramita de menta.

DE: In einem Highball-Glas die Minze, den Zucker und das Wasser vorsichtig verrühren. Füllen Sie das Glas mit gebrochenem Eis, fügen Sie Bourbon hinzu und rühren Sie gut um, bis das Glas gut gefrostet ist. Mit einem Minzzweig garnieren.

FR: Dans un verre highball, mélangez délicatement la menthe, le sucre et l’eau. Remplir le verre de glace pilée, ajouter le bourbon et bien mélanger jusqu’à ce que le verre soit bien givré. Garnir d’un brin de menthe.

IT: In un bicchiere highball pestare delicatamente la menta, lo zucchero e l’acqua.
Riempite il bicchiere con ghiaccio tritato, aggiungete il Bourbon e mescolate bene fino a quando il bicchiere sarà ben glassato.
Guarnire con un rametto di menta.

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