Tip 1: Slap the mint garnish between your palms before placing it in the drink to release aromatic oils without the bitterness that comes from over-muddling. Tip 2: For an elevated experience ...

The ice slowly melts inside the frosted julep tin, fusing with golden-brown bourbon and the oils released from fresh mint. The boozy nectar formed as a result has been the next best thing to air ...

Make the bourbon-tea julep . Combine bourbon and tea bags in a 1-quart mason jar. Let steep 15 minutes. Discard tea bags (or strain mixture, if using loose tea), and return infused bourbon to jar.

Mint Julep. Makes 2 servings. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons simple syrup; ... Don’t mash it. You want to release the oils from the leaves. Add the simple syrup. Fill cup with crushed ice and ...

When you go to drink it, you want to get that mint right up there," Ahlgrim said. Watch our video to find out what else the duo had to say about how to make the perfect mint julep for the Kentucky ...

Call to the Mint Julep. It’s the weekend for Benedictine dip, Derby pie, Henry Bain sauce and, of course, juleps stuffed full of mint. Share full article. By Sam Sifton. May 2, 2025.

The Georgia Mint Julep adds some sunshine to the Kentucky Derby's favorite drink by way of delicious Georgia peaches. Here's how to make it. Best Georgia Mint Julep Recipe: A Peach-Infused Spin on ...

So by the 15th century, "julep" had lost its floral notes, and had moved into meaning any kind of soothing, sweet drink. By the late 1700s, though, the Atlantic seems to have split the julep into ...

Kentucky Derby Mint Julep The Kentucky Derby pours Old Forester bourbon in their juleps, but high-quality, high-proof bourbons like Old Grandad 114 or Blanton’s can give the drink a stronger ...

The ice slowly melts inside the frosted julep tin, fusing with golden-brown bourbon and the oils released from fresh mint. The boozy nectar formed as a result has been the next best thing to air ...