Lumberjack Julep Cocktail Recipe • Novel Nightcaps

Name: Lumberjack Julep
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1.5 fl oz Bourbon; 1.5 fl oz Rye; 0.75 fl oz Spiced Maple Syrup; 10 Mint Leaves; 1 Mint Sprig

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Cocktail History

The Lumberjack Julep is an autumn cocktail that was created by Josh Durr in Louisville, Kentucky. Essentially a simple variation of the iconic Mint Julep, one of the oldest known mixed beverages and the now official drink of Derby Day, it also calls for whiskey, syrup, and mint like the original, but this fall-inspired version uses a delicious spiced maple syrup in place of the simple.

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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Bourbon.

Rye: This is a type of whiskey made with at least 51% rye grain, malted barley, corn, and water. I used Heaven Hill Distillery Rittenhouse Rye.

Spiced Maple Syrup: This is a syrup made with the sap from maple trees and baking spices. I made mine using this stovetop recipe.

Mint Leaves: This is an herb. I used Mojito mint leaves.

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: Ombré mint green that melts into a golden brown color

• Aroma: Classic mint and baking spices

• Taste: Rich flavors of strong, spicy American whiskey married with sweet, dark maple and mint

• Finish: More zesty and bright mint

Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kendall’s Take: “Oof, I forgot how strong Mint Juleps were until my first sip of this recipe. After an afternoon of chopping wood, it makes sense that a lumberjack would reach for a strong, spicy cocktail, and I have to imagine that this one would really hit the spot when the leaves are changing colors all around you. I loved the addition of the spiced maple syrup to the classic template and think I’d prefer the Lumberjack Julep over the original just about any day of the year. Yum!”