How to Make a Mint Julep

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place mint leaves and sugar in the bottom of a glass.

   Wash the mint leaves, then drop them into the bottom of a short, squat cocktail glass with thick sides.
   
   Sprinkle the 1 ½ teaspoons of sugar over the leaves.Make sure to use a glass with thick sides, or else use a shaker tin.
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   Step 2: Muddle the mint and sugar.

   Muddle the mint and sugar by placing a cocktail muddler in the glass, then pressing lightly on the leaves and twisting.
   
   This releases the flavor of the mint and will break down the sugar.
   
   If you don’t have a muddler, use the bottom of a spoon to press the mint leaves and rub them against the side of the glass. , After the mint is aromatic and looks slightly crushed, pour in a splash of seltzer.
   
   The amount you use can vary depending on how strong you want your drink.
   
   Then fill up your glass until ¾ full with crushed ice., Pour in the 2 ½ ounces of bourbon.
   
   Try to use a high-quality Kentucky bourbon whisky, which is the most traditional.
   
   Then add in another splash of seltzer on top. , Use a cocktail stirrer or a spoon to lightly stir the contents of the mint julep.
   
   Stirring helps to mix the flavors so that the mint julep tastes the same throughout.
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   Step 3: Add the seltzer and ice.

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   Step 4: Add the bourbon.

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   Step 5: Stir the drink.

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