How to Make Mint Juleps

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by Ben Tomassetti

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Step 1 of 9

Assemble your supplies. It's proper to use a pewter tumbler for mint juleps, but in a pinch any glass will do. I'm using a double-rocks glass here.

Step 2 of 9

Add 2-3 mint leaves, 1.5 table spoons simple syrup, and a splash of water to your glass. See my profile for my mint-infused simple syrup recipe.

Step 3 of 9

Muddle the leaves gently with a spoon to allow them to release their oils into the water/ syrup mixture.

Step 4 of 9

Fill your glass with crushed ice. To crush my ice, I use a snow cone maker. The ice comes out a little too fine, but it works. In a pinch you can place ice cubes in a towel and break with a hammer.

Step 5 of 9

Add two shots of bourbon. It's traditional to use Evan Williams, but any bourbon that costs between $10 and $24 a fifth will turn out just fine.

Step 6 of 9

After two shots bourbon added.

Step 7 of 9

Stir gently with party straws.

Step 8 of 9

Cap glass with more crushed ice. Add a sprig of mint as a garnish.

Step 9 of 9

Find a place in the sun and enjoy your mint julep.

You're Done!

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I do declare, this looks so delightful! I do believe I have the vapors...

Jennifer Foshizzle last year

Mojito is definitely one I'd like to make as well! Thank you for bringing back memories! I remember early 60's to 70's my grandmother would make this. Thanks!

Heidi Feldman last year