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Major Bailey

Anytime · Summer · Tiki/tropical

4.0 52 ratings

Ingredients

12 fresh Mint leaves
2 oz Gin
1/4 oz Lime juice
1/4 oz Lemon juice
1/2 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)

How to make

Serve in a sling glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a SLING GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of mint sprigs.

Method

  1. 3 Gently MUDDLE mint in base of shaker (just to bruise).
  2. 4 Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
  3. 5 FINE STRAIN into glass filled with crushed ice.
  4. 6 Briefly CHURN (stir).

Garnish

  1. 7 Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.
  2. 8 Serve with a straw.

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History

Trader Vic described this gin-based Julep as: "This is a hell of a drink."

This recipe is adapted from Victor Bergeron's 1972 book, Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide, Revised. Bergeron suggests, "Try this. This is s hell of a drink." The MAJOR BAILEY recipe calls for ¼ ounce lime juice, ¼ ounce lemon juice, ½ teaspoon bar sugar, 12 mint leaves, and 2 ounces gin. The preparation involves muddling the lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, and mint leaves thoroughly. This mixture is then poured into a 12-ounce chimney glass filled with shaved ice, followed by the gin. Stir gently until the glass is frosted, chill for 30 minutes, and garnish with a mint sprig, serving with straws.

Created by Victor Bergeron A.K.A Trader Vic