Mint Julep

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We used Tennessee Jack Daniels instead of a Kentucky bourbon and it turned out nicely. Thanks Alton ;

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Simple and fits the tradition. Great for Kentucky Derby!

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Easy and tasty. What more could you want?

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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...

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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.

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Alton has always done his research on why things are done, so why does he add the extra Seltzer water to the drink at the end? The point of the Seltzer is to dissolve the sugar, because sugar doesn't dissolve as easily in alcohol as it does in water. This means the dash at the beginning is fine and perfect because he needs just a little to dissolve the sugar that was muddled with the mint. This is where he makes his first mistake, he doens't stir the drink enough to help the sugar disolve in it, it really doesn't take much but he said the reason for the seltzer then is to get it to stop clinging to the glass(which is partially true. His second mistake is adding more seltzer to the drink at the end, completely ruining the drink. This is more like minty swamp water than a proper mint julep.

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after years & years of kentucky derbys, i've never heard of seltzer in a mint julep.

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Every time I go to a bar and order a Mint Julep the drink is so awful cause all you taste is seltzer. After trying Alton's receipe I decided just skip the bar and make it myself. It's easy and impresses friends.

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This is a great recipe, very quick and easy to make, yet perfectly deeee-licious.
Wonderful for sipping on the verandah after a hectic day at work.