Mint Julep - the Real Thing Recipe #128779
Don't be fooled by imposters. This is the authentic julep. Makes you want to wear a white suit & black string tie whilst you sip it from your silver cup. I make this every year for a Derby party & some of the guests like them so much they never remember which horse won the race.
Cook time includes chilling time.
by SusieQusie
1 day | 30 min prep
SERVES 45 , 3 ounces
Mint Syrup
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water, preferable branch
- 6 mint leaves
Julep
- 2 ounces bourbon, premium Kentucky
- 1 tablespoon mint syrup
- 1 mint leaf
- ice, crushed or shaved
- Mix the sugar & water in a saucepan. Boil, while stirring, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat & let cool for 15 minutes.
- Bruise 6 mint leaves to release the oil. Place them in a glass pitcher or jar.
- Pour cooled syrup over mint, cap tightly & store in the refrigerator overnight.
- When ready to partake, strain syrup to remove leaves.
- Into your cocktail shaker add bourbon, mint syrup & 1/2 cup ice.
- Shake, shake, shake your julep.
- Pour mixture into a small glass or julep cup.
- Top with a fresh mint leaf.
- Serve with a short straw.
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