PREPARE THE MINT JULEP COCKTAIL
Preparing the Mint Julep cocktail, an aromatic drink with a certain character, like any other drink, has its right measure and particular way to make your customers fall in love with its charm and flavor, as well as the perfect accompaniment; your way and art of preparing it.
DID YOU KNOW? The fame of this drink is due to the fact that in 1938 it became the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, during the Derby in the previous events between 80,000 and 120,000 mint juleps were served. WOW!
And since we know a little about this drink, let's start with the INGREDIENTS:
- 6 Cl Bourbon Whiskey
- 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar
- 4 mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons of angostura bitters
PREPARATION:
Activate the mint with a slap and drop it into the glass.
Add the sugar and Angostura bitters.
Macerate
Add ice up to 3/4 of the glass
Add the Bourbon and fill the rest of the glass with ice.
For garnish, use a sprig of mint, as in the reference photos.
We hope you like this recipe, as you can see preparing the Mint Julep cocktail does not seem to be so difficult, but that is where the real talent and technique of a professional bartender comes in.
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