Southern Belle Mint Julep

Name: Southern Belle Mint Julep
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 10 fresh mint leaves plus 1 fresh mint sprig; 2 ounces bourbon, such as Bulleit; 1 ounce maple syrup; 1/2 ounce store-bought jalapeno syrup, such as Fire Syrup; Splash of lemon-lime soda; 2 to 3 slices jalapeno

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Level: Easy

Total: 5 min
Active: 5 min

Yield: 1 serving

A mint julep is the perfect respite on a hot day. Vivek and I have gone to the Steeplechase, the Nashville version of the Derby, where we fell in love with this quintessential Southern favorite. I add a dash of chile in the form of jalapeno in honor of all the awesome Southern belles I have met who pack a punch and have a dash of spice to their personalities.

Level: Easy

Total: 5 min
Active: 5 min

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

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10 fresh mint leaves plus 1 fresh mint sprig

2 ounces bourbon, such as Bulleit

1 ounce maple syrup

1/2 ounce store-bought jalapeno syrup, such as Fire Syrup

Splash of lemon-lime soda

2 to 3 slices jalapeno

Directions

Special equipment:

Julep Cups, muddler

Muddle the mint leaves with the bourbon, maple syrup and jalapeno syrup in a tall pint glass or cocktail shaker.
Fill a mint julep glass with crushed ice. Top the glass or shaker with a cocktail strainer, then pour the bourbon mixture over the ice and top with the lemon-lime soda. Slap the mint sprig to release the oils and add it. Add the jalapeno slices directly to the ice and serve.