The mint julep is one of Kentucky’s signature drinks. Muddling the ingredients brings the mint’s essential oils to the fore, and in Kentucky we tend to prefer spearmint.
Ingredients
1.3 oz. Bulleit Bourbon
1.5 tsp sugar
Fresh mint leaves
Water
Equipment
Highball glass
Jigger
Ice
Spoon
How To Make
Muddle mint leaves, sugar, and splash of water in a rocks glass or julep cup.
Add Bulleit Bourbon, water, and fill glass with crushed ice and stir.
Garnish with fresh mint.