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Cocktail History
The Blueberry Mint Julep is a modern cocktail that was created by Alex Sukopp, former bartender of Sips From Scripts, as a variation of the classic Mint Julep. Similar to the original, the recipe calls for bourbon mixed with muddled mint and simple syrup, but it adds blueberry flavor to the simple syrup for more complexity.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Bourbon: This is a type of whiskey made in the United States with at least 51% corn, grains, malted barley, and water. I used Wild Turkey 101 Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Blueberry Syrup: This is a sweetener made with blueberries, white sugar, gum arabic powder, citric acid, and water. I made mine using this sous vide recipe.
Mint Leaves: This is an herb. I used Mojito mint leaves.
Blueberries: This is a small blue fruit. I used fresh blueberries.
Mint Sprig: This is an herb. I used Mojito mint.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Muddler: This is used to muddle ingredients. I used the HQY Stainless Steel Cocktail Muddler.
Bar Spoon: This is used to stir ingredients. I used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.
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Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Maroon-brown color
• Aroma: Mint and spices
• Taste: Classic mint-sweetened bourbon flavor accented with tart blueberry
• Finish: More whiskey spices and mint
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “I really enjoyed this fruity version of the Mint Julep! It combines the delicious strong flavors of the original with a fruity note, setting it up as a sip you’d likely enjoy a few months later into the season than the derby typically takes place. The Blueberry Mint Julep sure to please even an inexperienced bourbon drinker and will make any latecomer still feel like a winner.”
Recipe
Blueberry Mint Julep
The Blueberry Mint Julep is a modern cocktail that was created by Alex Sukopp, former bartender of Sips From Scripts, as a variation of the classic Mint Julep. Similar to the original, the recipe calls for bourbon mixed with muddled mint and simple syrup, but it adds blueberry flavor to the simple syrup for more complexity.
Ingredients
Method
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Add mint leaves and blueberry syrup to a julep tin.
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Muddle gently.
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Add crushed ice and bourbon.
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Stir for 5-10 seconds.
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Top with more crushed ice.
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Garnish with mint sprig, blueberries, and straw.