Taste profile
Balanced, sweet, soft, and smooth.
WhiskeyMediumCollins glass
Cocktail guide
Mint Julep
Mint Julep combines Mint, Bourbon, Powdered Sugar, Water in a ordinary drink served in a collins glass. It is a strong fit for cozy night in and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
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Best for cozy night in.
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Quick fact
Mint Julep is usually served as a ordinary drink in a collins glass, and its identity is shaped by Mint, Bourbon, Powdered Sugar.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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- 1In a highball glass gently muddle the mint, sugar and water.
- 2Fill the glass with cracked ice, add Bourbon and stir well until the glass is well frosted.
- 3Garnish with a mint sprig.
Method
Stirred
Finish
Usually finished with Mint.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Sweet
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Mint Julep is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Mint, Bourbon, Powdered Sugar.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Collins glass
Method
Stirred
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness with support from Mint, Bourbon, Powdered Sugar. Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.
Serving & context
Serve in a collins glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Mint Julep sits comfortably in the whiskey cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
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Mint Julep is usually served as a ordinary drink in a collins glass, and its identity is shaped by Mint, Bourbon, Powdered Sugar.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Whiskey
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Collins glass
Method
Stirred
Garnish
Usually finished with Mint.
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