Get out your floral clothes and patterned fits, as a result of the Kentucky Derby is upon us! As we rejoice the fanfare and pastiche of Churchill Downs, we might be remiss to not tip our feathered caps to the enduring cocktail often known as the Mint Julep. Long heralded because the official drink for the primary Saturday of May, we solely felt it was acceptable to incorporate a recipe to wow your pals at this 12 months’s Derby social gathering.
Ingredients
- Mint leaves (about 8)
- Simple Syrup (¼ oz)
- Bourbon (2 oz)
- Angostura Bitters (A number of dashes)
- Mint Sprig
Instructions
- Muddle mint leaves with easy syrup in a Julep cup (or a whiskey glass).
- Pour in your bourbon and fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Mix and stir till the glass is frosted.
- Form a dome by including extra crushed ice, and garnish with just a few dashes of bitters and a mint sprig.