How To Make A Mint Julep Cocktail

How To Make A Mint Julep Cocktail

Mint Julep Cocktail. This classic bourbon and mint cocktail evokes visions of America's Deep South, where it has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby for nearly 100 years. Mikey Paine, from Lost Society in London, is going to show us how to make the perfect Mint Julep Cocktail.

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Step 1:

You will need

• 10- 15 mint leaves
• 50 ml bourbon
• 15 ml sugar syrup
• crushed ice
• short glass
• bar spoon
• standard double shot measure
• measuring spoons
• measuring jug

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Step 2:

Mint

Drop the mint leaves into the bottom of the serving glass and gentle bruise with the base of the bar spoon. This will release the flavours and aroma of the mint.

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Step 3:

Ice

Fill the glass with crushed ice

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Step 4:

Sugar Syrup

Add 15 ml of sugar syrup

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Step 5:

Bourbon

Pour over 50 ml of bourbon

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Step 6:

Stir

Churn the cocktail with the end of the bar spoon to mix the ingredients. Top up with crushed ice and stir once more, just enough to mix the drink without melting the ice too much. Finally add a little more ice to fill the cocktail to the brim

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Step 7:

Garnish

Add a short straw and a sprig of mint to garnish

Serve

And Serve