Southern Belle Mint Julep

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Total: 5 min
  • Active: 5 min
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.
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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

Directions

Special equipment:
Julep Cups, muddler
  1. Muddle the mint leaves with the bourbon, maple syrup and jalapeno syrup in a tall pint glass or cocktail shaker.
  2. 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.

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lgfoy

Absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfect. Will definitely make again!

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