How To Make A Mint Julep

The Kentucky Derby is upon us, the sun is shining, and the mint juleps are flowing. Sit back and enjoy a little prose in this ode to the mint julep, and learn why it's important to treat your mint with care. 

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EQUIPMENT

1. Cocktail set (Includes Boston shaker, jigger bar spoon, hawthorne strainer, muddler)
2. Angled measuring jigger 
   • Version using ml measurements
3. Julep Cups
4. Lewis bag (for crushing ice)
5. Mallet

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MINT JULEP

• 2oz (60ml) bourbon
• 1/2oz (15ml) simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
• 2 bunches of spearmint
• 10 ice cubes

1. Add 5 or 6 mint leaves to a julep cup
2. Gently muddle them to release the oils, then discard
3. Add crushed ice to julep cup (use a lewis bag and a mallet)
4. Pour bourbon over the top
5. Pour simple syrup over the top
6. Add a bunch or two of mint into the ice
7. Get your nose into it and enjoy!