Mint Julep
Kentucky's finest, freezer-ready
About this cocktail
The Mint Julep is the Kentucky Derby's official drink and the South's answer to the Old Fashioned. Bourbon, fresh mint, and a generous amount of crushed ice in a silver or copper cup. The traditional service involves muddling fresh mint into sugar, which doesn't translate to a bottle. Our freezer version uses a pre-made mint syrup (fresh mint blended into rich simple syrup, then strained), which delivers the same flavor without the texture risk. Pour the batched bourbon over crushed ice and garnish with a generous bouquet of fresh mint at serve. The mint is brightest in the first week and holds its lift for two to three; the syrup, not fresh mint, is what makes that possible.
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Shaken citrus drinks pick up more water from ice. Spirit-forward stirred drinks need less; freezer batches often need none.
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Aim for around 22% ABV or higher to keep the batch pourable in the freezer.
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At Serve
How to serve
Pour over crushed ice in a julep cup or rocks glass. Garnish with fresh mint sprig.
Best within: 2-3 weeks
The mint is brightest in the first week; strained into syrup and held at high proof, it keeps its lift for two to three.
Pro Tips
- + Make mint syrup by blending fresh mint with simple syrup, then straining
- + Use a high-proof bourbon (100 proof) for best results
- + Serve over crushed ice for the traditional experience
- + Garnish with a generous bouquet of fresh mint
Avoid These
- − Using mint extract instead of fresh mint syrup
- − Skipping the crushed ice when serving
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