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Similar to the recipe above, I suggest making the drink in a cocktail stirring glass and straining it so that you can remove the peach pulp, but feel free to make this right in the serving glass if you don't mind the pulp. You'll omit (or reduce) the sweetener, and instead use half an ounce of peach schnapps. Garnish with additional fresh mint leaves and strawberry slices.Īnother fruity variation, this bourbon mint julep is perfect for late summer and has such southern vibes.Strain the cocktail into the serving glass to remove the strawberry pulp.In a cocktail stirring glass, muddle the fresh mint, strawberries, and sugar.0.5 - 1 tsp coarse Demerara sugar (or to taste).2-3 ripe strawberries, plus additional for garnish.6-8 fresh mint leaves, plus additional for garnish.As written, I suggest making the drink in a cocktail stirring glass and straining it so that you can remove the strawberry pulp, but feel free to make this right in the serving glass if you don't mind the pulp. This is a great way to make a julep feel a little bit lighter (and perhaps more accessible to bourbon newbies). You'll just muddle some strawberries into the cocktail and garnish with a couple fresh strawberries. This summer bourbon cocktail version is fun, fruity, and super seasonal. If you're a big bourbon fan, a few rocks might be preferable if you're a bourbon newbie, crushed ice will give you a more approachable drink. I say do what works for you for all the mint julep recipes I share here. The former is my preference since the bourbon doesn't become diluted as quickly, but the latter is the more traditional Kentucky Derby approach. What type of ice should you serve your bourbon mint julep on? It's a controversial question! A julep is sometimes served over a few rocks, and sometimes over crushed ice. And while bourbon is the classic approach, mint julep variations can also work nicely with rye. My usual preference is a solid middle shelf bourbon like Knob Creek, Bulleit, or Buffalo Trace. Although likewise, this isn't necessarily the place for your rare sipping bourbon either. This isn't the place for bottom-shelf bourbon, since there are no juices, bitters, or liqueurs to soften it. Easy, fast to make, yet impressive and oh so special!īourbon is the key ingredient here, so you'll want to work with a high-quality product. That delightful-smelling combination then gets topped off with a healthy dose of bourbon and lots of ice (often crushed ice) and garnished with a sprig of mint. Muddling the sugar and mint together helps release the fragrant oils from the leaves. Typically, granulated sugar (often Demarara sugar, which is less processed and very flavorful) is muddled in a serving glass with abundant fresh mint. This historical summer bourbon cocktail uses just a few simple ingredients. I hope this post inspires you to try a few of these elegant and unique mint julep variations, ideally sitting outside on a warm evening, as you enjoy the best season of the year. After that, I share a bunch of different mint julep recipes incorporating everything from strawberries to peaches to honey. First, I cover some basics about what ingredients are typically in a classic bourbon mint julep. This post is an ode to the iconic Kentucky Derby cocktail. Mint juleps are easy to make yet impressive, and can be adjusted to incorporate other seasonal flavors. Many people have mint growing in their yards or gardens, so it's a great opportunity to use your own homegrown herbs. The mint also helps them work nicely with dishes that have fresh herbs, like summer salads. They go great with anything on the grill, so they're a perfect summer bourbon cocktail to serve at an outdoor get-together.
I find that mint juleps (and mint julep variations) are fabulous, versatile, seasonal sips. If there's one cocktail to master this spring and summer, it's the bourbon mint julep. This classic bourbon cocktail is boozy, a touch sweet, loaded with fresh mint, and so elegant. It has since been updated with some new variations.) The Perfect Summer Bourbon CocktailĪs we move deeper into spring, it's undoubtedly becoming the season of the mint julep. (Note: this post was originally published on April 23, 2020.
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