Maker's Mark® <br/> Mint Julep
The quintessential cocktail of the South, the classic Mint Julep wears many hats. Perfect for sitting on the porch or cooling off on a hot summer night, this Maker’s Mark® Mint Julep recipe combines smooth bourbon with fresh mint and simple syrup for a refreshingly sweet spring or summer cocktail.
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skill level
Advanced
The quintessential cocktail of the South, the classic Mint Julep wears many hats. Perfect for sitting on the porch or cooling off on a hot summer night, this Maker’s Mark® Mint Julep recipe combines smooth bourbon with fresh mint and simple syrup for a refreshingly sweet spring or summer cocktail.
Ingredients
Instructions
Add mint leaves and simple syrup into a julep cup and gently muddle. Add ice and top with Maker’s Mark® Bourbon. Stir until glass is chilled. Garnish with a mint sprig.
To make your own simple syrup, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup distilled water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir constantly until sugar has dissolved. Set aside to cool.
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Syrups are one of the best tools a bartender has at their disposal. Sweetness is a key component in most well-made cocktails, providing balance when combined with the flavors of the other ingredients—like the sourness of citrus for example.