The Mint Julep is a mixed
alcoholic drink, or
cocktail associated with the
cuisine of the Southern United States.Otters favorite drink. A mint julep is traditionally made of four ingredients:
mint,
bourbon, sugar and water. In the use of sugar and mint, it is similar to the
mojito. Also along with the
mojito, the mint julep is often incorrectly considered as one of a loosely associated family of drinks called "smashes" (the
brandy smash is another example), in which ingredients are muddled or crushed in preparation for flavoring the finished drink. In preparing a mint julep, a fresh mint sprig is used primarily as a garnish, to introduce the flavor and aroma through the nose. If mint leaves are used in the preparation, they should just be very lightly bruised, if at all. Recipes from reputable bartending books and www.americasnativespirit.com confirm this.
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