Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe • Novel Nightcaps

Name: Mint Julep
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 fl oz Bourbon; 0.75 fl oz Simple Syrup (Click for Recipe); 10 Mint Leaves; 1 Mint Sprig

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Cocktail History

The Mint Julep is a classic cocktail that was created in the late 1700s in the United States. It was first used as a medicinal remedy to settle the stomach before it gained popularity among the Southern elite and eventually became the official drink of the Kentucky Derby in 1938. The recipe is traditionally made with bourbon, simple syrup, and mint, and it is served in a pewter julep tin.

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. We used J. Carver Distillery Straight Bourbon Whiskey because it mixes well in cocktails. For a mocktail version of this drink, try Spiritless Kentucky 74 Non-Alcoholic Bourbon Whiskey in place of the whiskey.

Simple Syrup: This is a sweetener made with white sugar and water. We made ours at home using Alex’s stovetop recipe.

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

Mint Sprig: This is an herb. We 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. We used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Muddler: This is used to muddle ingredients. We used the HQY Stainless Steel Cocktail Muddler.

Bar Spoon: This is used to stir ingredients. We used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.

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