Mint Julep
A bourbon cocktail made with Booker's Bourbon, muddled mint leaves, and a little simple syrup. It has no acidity, is off-dry, and is about 21% ABV.
Also in Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails, with a different recipe →
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Add everything to chilled julep cup, then pebble ice and swizzle then add more pebble ice and swizzle again
Mint Julep
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Volume230 ml
Strength21% ABV
Alcohol48 ml (38 g)119 ml of vodka (40%)4 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar9.1 g (3.9%)2.5 sugar cubes
Aciditynone
SweetnessOff-dry
Jerry Thomas, “Bar-Tender’s Guide” (1862)
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Mint Julep