How to prepare a perfect mint julep
The mint julep is a member that never fails in
any list of classic drinks. A base mint, ice and bourbon, is a refreshing
drink, strong and very aromatic typical of the American South. There are many
versions of your preparation, you know the one?
As often happens in the cocktail, it is very
common from the classic drinks are created variants that include other
ingredients that have a lower alcohol content than good completely ruin the drink.
With the same happens julep with Salty Dog or
Salty dog and preparation a classic drink that over time has experienced many
variations? So you do not pass this and because you have to respect a classic,
now want to show you how to prepare a perfect mint julep.
Mint Julep Cocktail (Mint Julep)
The mint julep is a cocktail with a lot of
history and tradition, typical of the U.S. state of Kentucky. While its true
origin is somewhat murky, many agree on this fact.
The first record we have of this drink is in
London book dating from 1803. It describes this drink as a cocktail fresh sweet
and spirited character based on mint, but it is not clear what kind of spirit
it was.
Over the years, the mint julep was consecrated
as a typical drink of Kentucky. His name is that of course is prepared with a
good amount of mint. As for the term "julep", this was used for many
years to refer to a sweet drink.
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How to prepare the perfect mint julep?
There is some controversy on two fundamental
aspects of this drink. Some argue that it should be prepared with gin, and
although over time this idea was discarded giving way to bourbon and some of
its derivatives, there are still those who continue this idea.
The other issue relates to the mint and how it
is used in the drink. Some argue that the mint leaves are crushed to almost
disintegrate, others who not only have to mash but also cut into small pieces
(similar to monitor ) and finally there are those who argue that simply leaves
must squeeze, squeezing gently to release its essence, flavor and aroma to the
drink.
The truth is that to prepare a perfect mint
julep should be used bourbon (if possible of Kentucky) and mint leaves should
be used in the latter form. Let's look at how to do things properly and need.
Mint Julep
Ingredients
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3 oz of bourbon
(recommended Eva Williams or Maker's Mark Kentucky bourbon)
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1 ounce simple syrup or
sugar syrup (it is always best to prepare yourself)
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From 10 to 12 mint
leaves
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Crushed ice
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R ock glass cup of good
size (formerly used stainless steel vessels)
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Preparation
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In a Rock-type glass
vessel placed about 8 mint leaves and add the syrup.
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Then gently crush the
leaves to release their essence and give flavor and aroma to the preparation,
taking caution not to crush them or destroy them (as seen in the images below).
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Add the bourbon and fill
the glass with crushed ice until it overflows. Stir with a spoon until 80% of
the ice absorbs all the mixture and leave room in the glass to add even more
ice.
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Add crushed ice filling
the glass again. Garnish with the remaining mint leaves and place one or two
small straws.
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The small straws when
drinking will make the person drink his nose considerably closer to the leaves
and feel the cool minty scent deeply.
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If you want you can add
a few drops of bitter orange essence or finally have a real mint julep
ready.
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To facilitate the
preparation, we invite you to see this video tutorial how to prepare a mint
julep.
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Very easy, right? What
recipe you know?
