Whiskey Smash
Simple SyrupLemon WedgeMint
Strong (23%)
Mint Julep
Intense (30%)
United States
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Reference
Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions
Alex Day, David Kaplan, and Nick Fauchald - 2018
This version specifies Buffalo Trace bourbon and uses a restrained ¼ ounce of simple syrup — less than many recipes call for. The technique of rubbing the tin's interior with the mint bouquet rather than muddling it into the drink gives a more delicate mint presence.
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Ingredients
Servings
Units
0.25 oz
2 oz
Steps
1
Rub the interior of a julep tin with the bouquet, then set the aside.
2
Add and to the tin.
3
Fill the tin halfway with crushed ice.
4
Holding the tin by the rim, stir while churning the ice for about 10 seconds.
5
Add more crushed ice to fill the tin about two-thirds full and stir until the tin is completely frosted.
6
Add more ice to form a cone above the rim.
7
Garnish with the bouquet and serve with a straw.
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