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| The '''Mint Julep''' is a mixed ] drink, or ], distinctive to the ] |
The '''Mint Julep''' is a mixed ] drink, or ], distinctive to the ]. It is well-known as the traditional beverage of the ], a position it has held since 1938; during the two-day event, more than 80,000 juleps are served at ]. U.S. Senator ] introduced the drink to ] and the northern United States. | ||
| The following is a sample recipe for one mint julep: | The following is a sample recipe for one mint julep: | ||
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| *Shaved or crushed ] | *Shaved or crushed ] | ||
| The mint, sugar, and water are muddled in a small glass. Once the sugar is well dissolved, and the mixture has a good mint smell, the bourbon is stirred in. This mixture is strained into a cup with ice, and often garnished with a sprig of mint. | |||
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| *Strain well. Try to avoid getting any of the crushed mint in the final concoction. | |||
| *Use fresh mint. Four or five large ] leaves work well. Most other mints have smaller leaves, adjust accordingly. | |||
| *Instead of using sugar and water, use premixed sugar syrup. This helps avoid leaving grains of sugar in the drink. | |||
| *The mint, bourbon, and sugar can be pre-mixed in larger quantities, but always pour it over the ice immediately before serving. | |||
| Here are the directions for making a Southern Style Mint Julep: | |||
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| *5-6 sprigs mint | |||
| *1 tsp. powdered sugar | |||
| *2 tsps. water | |||
| *2 1/2 oz bourbon | |||
| In a silver mug or collins glass, dissolve the powdered sugar with water. Then fill the glass with finely shaved ice. Next add the bourbon. Stir these contents until the glass is heavily frosted. Add more ice if necessary. (Do not hold glass with hand while stirring.) Decorate the drink with sprigs of fresh mint so that the tops are about two inches above the rim of the glass. Be sure to use short straws so that it will be necessary to bury the nose in mint, which is intended for scent rather than taste. | |||
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| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 06:01, 26 March 2006
The Mint Julep is a mixed alcoholic drink, or cocktail, distinctive to the southern United States. It is well-known as the traditional beverage of the Kentucky Derby, a position it has held since 1938; during the two-day event, more than 80,000 juleps are served at Churchill Downs. U.S. Senator Henry Clay introduced the drink to Washington D.C. and the northern United States.
The following is a sample recipe for one mint julep:
- Several to a few dozen mint leaves
- 3 to 5 oz. (90 to 150 mL) of Kentucky bourbon
- 1 tsp. (5 mL) of granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. (10 mL) of spring water
- Shaved or crushed ice
The mint, sugar, and water are muddled in a small glass. Once the sugar is well dissolved, and the mixture has a good mint smell, the bourbon is stirred in. This mixture is strained into a cup with ice, and often garnished with a sprig of mint.