an old recipe for mint julep
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This recipe for MINT JULEP dates back to the anerican revolution Use a silver (or pewter?) mug--very important in order to obtain condition of proper frosting Add ½ teaspoon granulated sugar Add enough water to make a paste Grind fresh mint leaves into paste. Fill mug up to the top with finely scraped ice. Add bourbon whiskey pouring it through the ice Stir with spoon until mug is frosted. Top with sprigs of fresh mint.
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yield
1 serving(s)
Ingredients For an old recipe for mint julep
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1silver or pewter mug
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1/2 tspsugar
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fresh mint and enough water to make a paste
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scraped ice
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bourbon whiskey
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extra mint for garnish
How To Make an old recipe for mint julep
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1Use a silver (or pewter?) mug--very important in order to obtain condition of proper frosting Add ½ teaspoon granulated sugar Add enough water to make a paste Grind fresh mint leaves into paste. Fill mug up to the top with finely scraped ice. Add bourbon whiskey pouring it through the ice Stir with spoon until mug is frosted. Top with sprigs of fresh mint.
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2others drinks that you can make from the mint julep SNOWSTORM: Mint Julep topped with a dash of brandy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HAILSTONE: Mint Julep topped with a more generous dash of brandy
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