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EASY MINT JULEP RECIPE HOW TO

These mint juleps are a great “beginner” whisky cocktail, for those who are still getting used to the taste, since the mint, lemon, sugar, and fast-melting crushed ice really help mellow out the strong taste of the whiskey.How to make the Classic Mint Julep recipe skinny & keto-friendly with only 3 ingredients in less than 5 minutes! The Official Kentucky Derby Cocktail! It took me a little while to get used to but now it’s my favorite kind of liquor. True story: I used to not even like whiskey. Local to the Hill Country/Austin TX, we recommend Treaty Oak Distillery (which is a great place to visit if you’re in town, and is surprisingly kid-friendly for a distillery!) and Kooper Family Whiskey Company. We love Bulliet brand for bourbon and rye whiskies, which is available almost anywhere. This recipe uses bourbon, which but you can use any other kind of whiskey you like, such as rye or a blend. (Crushed ice in an old fashioned cocktail, however, is blasphemy.) The crushed ice really is nice in a mint julep because it melts a little faster, mellowing out the flavor of the whiskey. If you don’t have crushed ice handy, you can either throw some in your blender for a few pulses, or you can add some to a bag, cover with a towel, and bang with a rolling pin a few times.

Strain into glasses over crushed ice and garnish with some fresh mint leaves.

Then, add some bourbon and ice to the shaker.

You want to muddle it until the sugar is dissolved(ish) and the mint is very crushed up. If you don’t have any, you can use brown or white sugar, or even maple syrup. Turbinado sugar is the same thing as sugar in the raw- it’s natural cane sugar that has a molasses flavor to it.

First, muddle some fresh mint leaves with turbinado sugar and lemon juice in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.

What fun is a cocktail if you can’t share it? This recipe makes enough for two, so you can double it for four, or cut it in half for one.

EASY MINT JULEP RECIPE HOW TO

How to make a mint julepĪctually, two mint juleps. You can get an awesome cocktail shaker kit with almost everything you need, which also makes a great gift for the cocktail lover in your life. (Don’t have them? Serve in a mason jar or other tumbler glass.) (Don’t have one? Squeeze the lemon into the palm of your hand to catch the seeds and let the juice fall through your fingers.)

I like the glass ones that have a space to separate the seeds. I use this for every recipe that requires fresh lemon and lime juice. (Don’t have one? Use a small mesh sieve.) Your cocktail shaker might come with one on the cap (like the photo below shows), but if it doesn’t, you can hold a strainer on top of the cocktail shaker to strain the beverage into a glass. This helps you crush up the mint leaves with all the sugar, negating the need for simple syrup. (Don’t have one? Two tablespoons is 1 ounce, and 1/4 cup is 2 ounces). This will help you easily measure 1 or 2 ounces in the right amount for your cocktail recipe. (Don’t have one? Use a mason jar with a lid). And since it’s made of metal, it will keep everything nice and cold. It makes easy work out of shaking up your favorite beverage, with a cover that fits snugly on top. While having cocktail specific equipment isn’t 100% necessary to make a mint julep, it makes the process easier and creates a better cocktail. So whether you’re watching the Kentucky Derby, need to celebrate a big milestone in your own life, or just want to enjoy a special evening with someone you love, give this easy mint julep recipe a try! Or as we’re calling them, “Million View Mint Juleps.” This is his recipe for mint juleps, adapted from our favorite cocktail book, Shake. I may be sharing this recipe here, but my husband, Zach, is the cocktail maker in our house (he’s also a retro video game aficionado). When someone else makes you that favorite cocktail! It means the world to me.Īnd what better way to celebrate than with my favorite cocktail? Oh I know a better way.

THANK YOU to every single one of you who have visited my blog, made a recipe, subscribed to my email list, shared with your friends, commented or rated a recipe, or shared one on social media. It got over 1 million page views in a 30 day period for the first time ever! Bowl of Delicious, this 6.5 year old website and labor of love where I’ve poured my heart into each recipe – to share with millions of people per month – yes, MILLIONS – finally did it. These mint juleps were the best way to celebrate a big milestone a few days ago. You don’t even need to make simple syrup! Smooth and sweet, with the aroma of mint in every sip and a little fresh lemon juice added to round out the whole thing… it’s the best whiskey cocktail of your life that’s SO easy to make from home with four ingredients in only 5 minutes. If you’re looking for the BEST Mint Julep cocktail recipe, look no further my friends.