Mint Julep

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Raising the Bar

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (10)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(10)

Prep Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
1 cocktail

Times:

Prep: 5 min
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Cook: --
Total:: 5 min

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Ingredients

10 mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons superfine sugar
Seltzer water
Crushed ice
2 1/2 ounces Kentucky bourbon whiskey

Directions

Place the mint leaves in the bottom of an old-fashioned glass and top with the sugar. Muddle these together until the leaves begin to break down. Add a splash of seltzer water, fill the glass 3/4 full with crushed ice, and add the bourbon. Top with another splash of seltzer, stir, and garnish with a sprig of mint. Serve immediately.

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recipe Mint Julep
Brandi Longmont, CO 05-03-2009
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Not too shabby
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We used Tennessee Jack Daniels instead of a Kentucky bourbon and it turned out nicely. Thanks Alton ;)
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keta san diego, CA 05-02-2009
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Fits the tradition
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Simple and fits the tradition. Great for Kentucky Derby!
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Richard Dayton, OH 08-14-2008
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Mint Julep - AB
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy and tasty. What more could you want?
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Noel Richmond, VA 08-05-2008
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Yummy and handy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Love this julep recipe for times I don't have chilled simple syrup on hand. And it works great with properly frozen and... stored mint leaves. Because you shouldn't have to wait for Derby day to enjoy this classic drink...Read more
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Dannie Tulsa, OK 05-19-2007
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Kentucky Derby Winner
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy and delicious!
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Anonymous 05-02-2007
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Does AB even drink?
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Soda Water??? The main problem is to get lots of mint into the drink. Muddling won't do it. You need to make simple syrup... (1 part sugar to 1 part water) with mint. I think AB missed the boat on this one.Read more