Georgia Mint Julep
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Ingredients
12 fresh Mint leaves
2 oz Bourbon whiskey
1 oz Peach schnapps
1/6 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
2 dash Aromatic bitters
1/2 oz Soda water
How to make
Serve in a collins glass
Prepare
- 1 Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- 2 Prepare garnish of mint sprigs.
Method
- 3 POUR first 5 ingredients into chilled glass.
- 4 Two-thirds fill glass with crushed ice and CHURN with barspoon.
- 5 FILL glass with more crushed ice.
- 6 TOP with soda and briefly stir.
Garnish
- 7 Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.
Flavour profile
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
History
Bourbon, peach, and mint flavors create a balanced and refreshing drink.
The original preparation of this classic utilized peach brandy instead of peach liqueur. Variations also exist using apricot brandy.