mint Julep : A postcard from the US South in Glass
mint Julep is a cocktail with a deeply rooted tradition, undoubtedly associated with the south of the United States, especially with the Kentucky Derby. Its introduction as the official drink of this prestigious horse race in 1938 made it world famous. Its history, however, goes even further back to the 18th century, when 'julep' meant any drink used to deliver medicine. When the colonists brought whiskey to America, they combined it with mint, sugar and water to create a recipe that has survived to this day.
Ingredients:
- 60 ml (2 oz) bourbon
- 10 mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of water
- Fresh mint, for decoration
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, mix mint leaves, sugar and water. Crush the mint leaves to release their aroma.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour the bourbon into the glass.
- Add crushed mint with sugar and water.
- Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- Garnish the drink with a sprig of fresh mint.
Preparation time: 5 min
Cooking time: 0 min
Macro nutrients per 100 grams
Calories: 25.92 kcal
Carbohydrate: 6.48 g
Protein: 0 g
Fat: 0 g
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