Drinks Made Easy: How To Make A Mint Julep (Kentucky Derby style)
Drinks Made Easy presents: How to Make a Mint Julep. When making a Mint Julep you need the following: 4-6 leaves of mint 2-2 1/2 oz of Maker’s Mark (the recommended bourbon for this drink) 2 tbs. or 1 oz of simple syrup (you can use store bought Sugar Cane Juice) Crushed Ice A splash of water if you prefer. a Hi-Ball Glass (any glass that holds 8-10 oz) a muddler or elongated device with a flat end that fits in a glass a stir spoon of some kind First you will want to muddle (bruise not mash) your mint with the 1 oz or 2 tbs. of simple syrup and 1/2 oz of bourbon. When you are done muddling let it sit for few minutes. This will allow for the bourbon, simple syrup, and mint to really come together. This technique really makes the drink more palatable. Next, fill the glass all the way to the top with crushed ice. The reason you want crushed ice is to allow for some dilution of the bourbon. This is a VERY strong drink and the melting ice will take the edge off. If you want you can add some soda water to it, which adds a nice “twist”. Finally, all that is left to do is add 1 1/2 or 2 oz. of your Maker’s Marks, top it off with a garnish of mint and you are ready to enjoy a crisp refreshing drink to beat the heat. Created and Produced by Mike Quick Hosted and Co-Produced by Paul Masterson Production made possible by www.quickonemedia.com
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