Cocktails

Mint Julep
A julep is simply a mixed drink sweetened with syrup - but the mere word conjures up images of ante-bellum cotton plantations and a long-gone, leisurely and gracious way of life.

leaves of 1 fresh mint sprig 1 tbsp sugar syrup
6-8 crushed ice cubes 3 measures bourbon whiskey fresh mint sprig, to decorate
O Put the mint leaves and sugar syrup into a small, chilled glass and mash with a teaspoon.
Add crushed ice to fill the tumbler, then add the bourbon.
Decorate with the mint sprig.

Variations

Frozen Mint Julep: put 4-6 crushed ice cubes into a blender or food processor.
Add 2 measures bourbon whiskey, 1 measure lemon juice, 1 measure sugar syrup and 6 fresh mint leaves.
Process at low speed until slushy.
Pour into a small, chilled tumbler and decorate with a fresh mint sprig.

Brandy Julep: fill a chilled tumbler with cracked ice.
Add 2 measures brandy, 1 teaspoon sugar syrup and 4 fresh mint leaves.
Stir well to mix and decorate with a fresh mint sprig and a slice of lemon. Serve with a straw. Jocose Julep: put 4-6 crushed ice cubes into a blender or food processor.
Pour 3 measures bourbon whiskey, 1 measure green creme de menthe, 1'/2 measures lime juice and 1 teaspoon sugar syrup over the ice.
Add 5 fresh mint leaves. Process until smooth. Fill a chilled tumbler with cracked ice cubes and pour in the cocktail. Top up with sparkling mineral water and stir gently to mix. Decorate with a fresh mint sprig.

Did you know?

The word 'julep' is derived from Persian and came to us via Arabic. It means rose-water.

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