Press the mint leaves with the sugar in the bottom of a tumbler. Half fill the glass with crushed ice. Add the whiskey, and stir or swizzle until the mix is well chilled. Top up the glass with more crushed ice as needed. Stir or swizzle until the glass begins to frost. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint. Serve with a straw right next to the mint.
From the card catalog · September 16, 2014
Bourbon Mint Julep
The Pour
- 2–3 oz high-proof bourbon
- 1 tsp simple syrup (Demerara)
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves
- Mint sprigs for garnish
Method: stirred
From the bench
First poured on the original blog.