Let’s all celebrate the Kentucky Derby with its’ signature cocktail, the Mint Julep. The requirements for this cocktail is to keep it very cold and lots of mint. Crushed ice and a copper cup or mug is suggested, but not required, especially if we are still getting snow on race day. Fresh mint is where all the flavors and aromas make this cocktail a winner.
Muddle these ingredients in your glass before adding ice. Dissolve sugar completely.
(Simple syrup can replace raw sugar and water.)
• 10 mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon raw sugar
• 0.5 oz water
• 0.5 oz honey syrup
• Add 2.0 oz Guardian Bourbon (80 proof / 40% abv)
• Stir in glass
• Add crushed ice to fill the entire glass making sure all ice is wet
Garnish with fresh “spanked” mint.