Georgia Mint Julep
Ingredients
- 12 fresh Mint leaves
- 2 oz Bulleit Bourbon
- 1 oz Peach schnapps liqueur
- 1⁄6 oz Sugar syrup 'rich'
- 2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
- 1⁄2 oz Thomas Henry Soda Water
Method
Glass:
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Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of mint sprigs.
Method:
- POUR first 5 ingredients into chilled glass.
- Two-thirds fill glass with crushed ice and CHURN with barspoon.
- FILL glass with more crushed ice.
- TOP with soda and briefly stir.
Garnish:
- Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.
History:
This classic was originally made with peach brandy in place of peach liqueur. It is also sometimes made with apricot brandy.
Review:
Bourbon, peach and mint flavours combine harmoniously in this cooling cocktail.
