an old recipe for mint julep

How To Make an old recipe for mint julep

• Step 1
  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.
• Step 2
  others 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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