How to Make Classic Mint Juleps

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Cool, crisp, and packed with Southern charm—the Classic Mint Julep is a cocktail icon. In this video, Ivy Odom shows you how to make the perfect julep with fresh mint, crushed ice, a touch of simple syrup, and a healthy pour of bourbon.

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00:00Did y'all know mint juleps were not originally made with bourbon? The julep originated in the

00:05United States when English settlers were in the area. At the time corn whiskey aka bourbon had

00:11not yet been invented so their spirit of choice was actually wrong. During that time they referred

00:18to the drink as a mint julep and around that time corn whiskey bourbon was becoming popular so

00:25everyone decided they were going to jump on the new train and switch right on over and now when

00:29someone says mint julep our minds immediately go to bourbon. Juleps are traditionally served in silver

00:34or pewter cups like this one because the metal is known to keep the drink extra cold. So how exactly

00:40do you make one? First off chill that silver cup. Add in your mint. Muddle it a little bit. A lot of the

00:46classic recipes actually call for powdered sugar because it can dissolve quickly in your drink with

00:51a little bit of water. Crush ice makes a mint julep. Add in your bourbon. Top it with more ice. You want

00:56your ice to kind of mound over the top of your cup. Arnish it with a little fresh mint. Extra points

01:01if you slap it before you put it in. Helps get the oils going and there you have it a proper mint

01:07julep fit for the derby or really any time of year. Cheers y'all.

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