Just Another Julep
A bourbon julep with mint, demerara syrup, and dark rum. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 19% ABV.
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Rub a julep tin's interior with the mint, then discard the mint. Pack the tin with crushed ice, add the bourbon and syrup and swizzle briefly; top with more crushed ice and pour the rum over. Set the mint bouquet in the middle of the ice to garnish; serve with a straw.
Just Another Julep
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Volume175 ml
Strength19% ABV
Alcohol32 ml (26 g)81 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar6.9 g (3.9%)1.5 sugar cubes
Aciditynone
SweetnessOff-dry
Brian Miller (2008)
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