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Mint julep is an alcoholic cocktail, consisting primarily of bourbon, sugar, water, crushed or shaved ice, and fresh mint. As a bourbon-based cocktail, it is associated with the American South and the cuisine of the Southern United States in general, in particular as a symbol of the Kentucky Derby .
The O.G. mint julep was likely made with cognac or brandy, but once France’s cognac trade slowed in the mid-1800s due to the phylloxera epidemic (aka when a particular aphid insect destroyed a ...
By Andrew Knowlton Spring! That means the Kentucky Derby (this Saturday) and the Mint Julep--the rare convergence of sports and an extremely elegant libation. The drink is so refreshing, so potent ...
Juniper berries are a spice used in a wide variety of culinary dishes and are best known for the primary flavoring in gin (and responsible for gin's name, which is a shortening of the Dutch word for juniper, jenever). A juniper-based spirit is made by fermenting juniper berries and water to create a "wine" that is then distilled.
Julep – base spirit, sugar, and mint over ice. The most common is the mint julep. Other variations include gin julep, whiskey julep, pineapple julep, and Georgia mint julep. Mizuwari – a mixture of a distilled spirit, such as whisky, diluted with water and ice
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Mint julep Made primarily with bourbon, sugar, water, crushed or shaved ice, and fresh mint. Mojito Made with white rum, sugar (traditionally sugar cane juice), lime juice, soda water, and mint. [34] [35] Moscow mule Made with vodka, spicy ginger beer, and lime juice, garnished with a slice or wedge of lime. Piña colada
Yields: 1 serving. Prep Time: 5 mins. Total Time: 10 mins. Ingredients. 4. fresh mint leaves, plus more for serving. 1 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar. 6. fresh ...