Whiskey · Julep Tin
Mint Julep
ABV26%
Time3 min
GlassJulep Tin
CategoryWhiskey
VeganGluten-free
Ingredients
- 2.5 ozBourbon
Substitutes for Bourbon
- Rye WhiskeySpicier, drier; use equal amountclose
- Irish WhiskeyLighter, smoother; changes characterdifferent
- 0.5 ozSimple Syrup
Substitutes for Simple Syrup
- Agave SyrupUse 0.75x amount; sweeter and thinnerclose
- Honey SyrupUse 0.75x amount; floral notesdifferent
- Demerara SyrupUse equal amount; richer, molasses notesclose
- 10 leavesFresh Mint
- pinchPowdered Sugar
Method
- Gently muddle mint with syrup in julep tin.
- Pack tin with crushed ice.
- Pour bourbon over ice.
- Stir briefly, top with more crushed ice.
- Garnish with a bouquet of mint, dust with powdered sugar.