When I said I had something delicious for you tomorrow, I really meant that I have something delicious for you today. Juleps, my darlings! In case you didn't get your fill of this deliciously minty, perfectly refreshing, and ahem, just a bit, well, shall we say, strong - cocktail last week while cheering on ponies and wearing a ridiculously fabulous and oversized hat, I'm sharing them with you this week.
Every single recipe, including the one that my friend Deweesee over at 75th and Sedgwick shared with me, includes a few simple ingredients.
- Crushed ice
- Mint
- Water
- Sugar
- Bourbon
After much deliberation and a few "bourbon floats," we decided to use a martini shaker to really mix these guys up. If you're a traditionalist, you likely don't want to read on, because we also provided a variety of sweeteners, including sugar, simple syrup, and agave nectar.
My favorite rendition on the drink went like this:
5 sprigs of mint into martini shaker with 1 tablespoon agave and 1 tablespoon water. Muddle. Add crushed ice and an ounce and a half of bourbon. Add a splash more water. Shake like crazy. Pour, taste, and add more sweetener or water or bourbon if needed. And dear, whatever you do, make sure your julep station has mats that can be wiped down because things will inevitably get very, very sticky.
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