We've made these classic Juleps in tumblers, but real Julep enthusiasts should invest in metal Julep beakers as they prevent the ice from melting too quickly and diluting the drink.
Mint Julep
Australian Gourmet Traveller cocktail recipe for Mint Julep.
- Serves 4
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Ingredients
- 80 gm caster sugar
- 1 cup mint, plus extra sprigs to serve (firmly packed)
- To serve: crushed ice
- 240 ml bourbon, such as Maker's Mark
- To serve: bitters
Method
Main
- 1Bring sugar and 80ml water to the simmer in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- 2Bruise mint lightly with your fingers, then place in four chilled tumblers. Lightly swirl around with a muddling stick, set aside.
- 3Place ice in tumblers, piling high above the rims.
- 4Pour sugar syrup over ice, dividing among tumblers, then divide bourbon among drinks. Garnish with a large sprig of mint and serve with a drop or two of bitters.