Mint Julep

This recipe is from Alton Brown and is the best Mint Julep I've had. It doesn't look like much, but...

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📊 Recipe Overview

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5 Total Time

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1 Servings

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medium Difficulty

📝 Description

This recipe is from Alton Brown and is the best Mint Julep I've had. It doesn't look like much, but...

🥘 Ingredients

Servings:

Original: 1

10 mint leaves, plus a spring for garnish
2 teaspoons superfine sugar
seltzer water
crushed ice
2 1/2 ounces kentucky bourbon whiskey (Gentleman Jack)

📋 Instructions

Place the mint in the bottom of a mortar/pestle, and top with the sugar.
Muddle these together until the leaves start to break down and dissolve the sugar. Transfer to a cocktail glass.
Add a splash of seltzer water.
Fill the glass 3/4 with ice, and add the bourbon.
Top with more seltzer; stir and garnish with a sprig of mint.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Tips

Professional tips to make this recipe perfect every time!

💡 Read through the entire recipe before starting.
💡 Prepare all ingredients before you begin cooking (mise en place).
💡 Taste and adjust seasoning as needed throughout cooking.
💡 Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
💡 Keep your knives sharp for safer and more efficient prep work.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving

Serving Size: 1 portion (1 servings per recipe)

Calories 210.1

% Daily Value*

Sodium 0.2mg 0%

Additional Nutrition

Carbohydrates 8.5

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.